US Bridges

Lrd Lowell RD over Kewaunee River

Fair

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth K · Structure no. P31090900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lowell RD over Kewaunee River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Lowell RD over Kewaunee River in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Lowell RD
CrossesKewaunee River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.59369, -87.71344
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lowell RD over Kewaunee River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lowell RD over Kewaunee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lowell RD over Kewaunee River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Lowell RD over Kewaunee River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lrd Lowell RD over Kewaunee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.