US Bridges

Lrd Old Bridge RD over Milwaukee River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P20011000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old Bridge RD over Milwaukee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Old Bridge RD over Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Old Bridge RD
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.3M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.5575, -88.23625
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic63 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Old Bridge RD over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge RD over Milwaukee River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Old Bridge RD over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old Bridge RD over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.