US Bridges

Lrd Happy RD over Milwaukee River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 1.1M S JCT Cth F · Structure no. P20010500000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Happy RD over Milwaukee River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Happy RD over Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 47 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 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Happy RD
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location1.1M S JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.64449, -88.30522
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Happy RD over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Happy RD over Milwaukee 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 Happy RD over Milwaukee River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Happy RD over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Happy RD over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.