US Bridges

Lrd Town RD over Whitefish Bay Creek

Fair

Door County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth T · Structure no. P15090500000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Town RD over Whitefish Bay Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Town RD over Whitefish Bay Creek in Door County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Town RD
CrossesWhitefish Bay Creek
Location0.8M E JCT Cth T
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDoor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.91156, -87.21322
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic322 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Town RD over Whitefish Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Town RD over Whitefish Bay Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Town RD over Whitefish Bay Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Town RD over Whitefish Bay Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Lrd Town RD over Whitefish Bay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.