US Bridges

Lrd South Lawson D over Puchyan River

Poor

Green Lake County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. P24070000000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,769
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd South Lawson D over Puchyan River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd South Lawson D over Puchyan River in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,769 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,045 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd South Lawson D
CrossesPuchyan River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.84299, -88.96318
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,769 (2022)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$195,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd South Lawson D over Puchyan River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd South Lawson D over Puchyan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd South Lawson D over Puchyan River carry?

About 2,769 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd South Lawson D over Puchyan River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd South Lawson D over Puchyan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.