US Bridges

Lrd Town Line RD over W Br Fond Du Lac River

PoorPosted for load

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth T · Structure no. P20008600000000

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Town Line RD over W Br Fond Du Lac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Town Line RD over W Br Fond Du Lac River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 113 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Town Line RD
CrossesW Br Fond Du Lac River
Location0.4M N JCT Cth T
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.7662, -88.5237
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic25 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$241,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Town Line RD over W Br Fond Du Lac River built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Lrd Town Line RD over W Br Fond Du Lac 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Town Line RD over W Br Fond Du Lac River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Town Line RD over W Br Fond Du Lac River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Town Line RD over W Br Fond Du Lac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.