US Bridges

Lrd Forest Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River

PoorPosted for load

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 1.8M NW JCT I-41 & S. Mil · Structure no. P20071600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Forest Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Forest Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,280 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Forest Ave
CrossesE Br Fond Du Lac River
Location1.8M NW JCT I-41 & S. Mil
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.77711, -88.44892
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$563,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Forest Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Forest Ave 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 Forest Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River carry?

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

How long is Lrd Forest Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Forest Ave over E Br Fond Du Lac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.