US Bridges

Lrd Poplar RD over Sheboygan River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth W · Structure no. P20008200000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Poplar RD over Sheboygan River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Poplar RD over Sheboygan River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Poplar RD
CrossesSheboygan River
Location0.4M W JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.77574, -88.26972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Poplar RD over Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Poplar RD over Sheboygan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Poplar RD over Sheboygan River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Poplar RD over Sheboygan River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Poplar RD over Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.