US Bridges

Lrd Forest Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B20008500000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Forest Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Forest Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 96 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 5 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 411 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Forest Ave
CrossesW Br Fond Du Lac River
Location1.7M E JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.77738, -88.54074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2022)
Projected traffic452 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Forest Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Lrd Forest Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Forest Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Forest Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Forest Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.