US Bridges

Lrd Western Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River

Poor

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 1.6M NE JCT I-41 and S. M · Structure no. B20001000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Western Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Western Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Western Ave
CrossesE Br Fond Du Lac River
Location1.6M NE JCT I-41 and S. M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.77331, -88.45069
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$651,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Western Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Western Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Western Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Western Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Western Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.