US Bridges

Lrd Western Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. B20009300000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Western Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Western Ave over W Br Fond Du Lac River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,640 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Western Ave
CrossesW Br Fond Du Lac River
Location0.1M W JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.77331, -88.45711
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Western 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 September 2024.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.