US Bridges

Lrd Cardinal RD over N Br Peshtigo River

Poor

Forest County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. P21003400000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cardinal RD over N Br Peshtigo River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Cardinal RD over N Br Peshtigo River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 4 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.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesLrd Cardinal RD
CrossesN Br Peshtigo River
Location2.5M N JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.68336, -88.81589
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2024)
Projected traffic33 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Cardinal RD over N Br Peshtigo River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cardinal RD over N Br Peshtigo 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 Cardinal RD over N Br Peshtigo River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Cardinal RD over N Br Peshtigo River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cardinal RD over N Br Peshtigo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.