US Bridges

Lrd Cardinal RD over N Br Peshtigo River

Poor

Forest County, Wisconsin · 3.2M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. P21003500000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
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 1924, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesLrd Cardinal RD
CrossesN Br Peshtigo River
Location3.2M N JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.69203, -88.81608
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$168,000 (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 1924, making it 101 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 44 vehicles per day (2024 count).

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 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.