US Bridges

Lrd Spring Dr/Main over W Br Milwaukee River

Poor

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth W · Structure no. P20011300000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spring Dr/Main over W Br Milwaukee River is a steel arch - deck carrying Lrd Spring Dr/Main over W Br Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Spring Dr/Main
CrossesW Br Milwaukee River
Location0.7M E JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.57444, -88.30657
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 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$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Spring Dr/Main over W Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Spring Dr/Main over W Br Milwaukee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Spring Dr/Main over W Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Spring Dr/Main over W Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spring Dr/Main over W Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.