US Bridges

Lrd Lake Bernice D over W Br Milwaukee River

Good

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth W · Structure no. B20015500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lake Bernice D over W Br Milwaukee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Lake Bernice D over W Br Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Lake Bernice D
CrossesW Br Milwaukee River
Location1.3M E JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.56538, -88.30109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lake Bernice D over W Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lake Bernice D over W Br Milwaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lake Bernice D over W Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Lake Bernice D over W Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lake Bernice D over W Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.