US Bridges

Lrd Dick Samz RD over N Br Peshtigo River

Fair

Forest County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. B21000900000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Dick Samz RD over N Br Peshtigo River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Dick Samz RD over N Br Peshtigo River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 66 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Dick Samz RD
CrossesN Br Peshtigo River
Location1.7M N JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForest County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.67292, -88.81867
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Dick Samz RD over N Br Peshtigo River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Dick Samz RD over N Br Peshtigo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Dick Samz RD over N Br Peshtigo River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Dick Samz RD over N Br Peshtigo River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Dick Samz RD over N Br Peshtigo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.