US Bridges

Lrd 5th ST over Spring Brook

Fair

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Ush 45 to N · Structure no. B34000900000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,488
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 5th ST over Spring Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd 5th ST over Spring Brook in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,114 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd 5th ST
CrossesSpring Brook
Location0.1M E JCT Ush 45 to N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.14056, -89.15097
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,488 (2024)
Projected traffic9,114 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 5th ST over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 5th ST over Spring Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 5th ST over Spring Brook carry?

About 8,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 5th ST over Spring Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 5th ST over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.