US Bridges

Lrd Walnut RD over Sheboygan River

Poor

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth W · Structure no. P20008400000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Walnut RD over Sheboygan River is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Walnut RD over Sheboygan River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Walnut RD
CrossesSheboygan River
Location0.1M W JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.74815, -88.26301
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$164,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Walnut RD over Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Walnut RD over Sheboygan 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 October 2024.

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

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Walnut RD over Sheboygan River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Walnut RD over Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.