US Bridges

Lrd Hickory ST over W Br Fond Du Lac River

PoorPosted for load

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. P20071900000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hickory ST over W Br Fond Du Lac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Hickory ST over W 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 3,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,680 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Hickory ST
CrossesW Br Fond Du Lac River
Location0.4M N JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.77214, -88.46194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic4,680 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$714,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Hickory ST over W Br Fond Du Lac River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Hickory ST over W 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hickory ST over W Br Fond Du Lac River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Hickory ST over W Br Fond Du Lac River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hickory ST over W Br Fond Du Lac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.