US Bridges

Lrd 1st ST over E Br Fond Du Lac River

Poor

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. P20071400000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 1st ST over E Br Fond Du Lac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd 1st ST over E Br Fond Du Lac River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd 1st ST
CrossesE Br Fond Du Lac River
Location0.1M W JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.77617, -88.44947
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic452 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$445,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 1st ST over E Br Fond Du Lac River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 1st ST over E 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 1st ST over E Br Fond Du Lac River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 1st ST over E Br Fond Du Lac River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 1st ST over E Br Fond Du Lac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.