US Bridges

Lrd Auburn-Ashford over Milwaukee River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P20090400000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Auburn-Ashford over Milwaukee River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Auburn-Ashford over 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Auburn-Ashford
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.4M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.56483, -88.23273
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (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 Auburn-Ashford over Milwaukee River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Auburn-Ashford 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 Auburn-Ashford over Milwaukee River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Auburn-Ashford over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Lrd Auburn-Ashford over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.