US Bridges

Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. P20091800000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Silver Creek R
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.83242, -88.7863
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
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$133,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.