US Bridges

Lrd Van Alstine RD over S Br Oconto River

FairPosted for load

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Sth 55 · Structure no. P34006800000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Van Alstine RD over S Br Oconto River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Van Alstine RD over S Br Oconto River in Langlade 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Van Alstine RD
CrossesS Br Oconto River
Location1.9M E JCT Sth 55
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLanglade County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.17836, -88.68064
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2024)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$149,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Van Alstine RD over S Br Oconto River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Van Alstine RD over S Br Oconto 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Van Alstine RD over S Br Oconto River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Van Alstine RD over S Br Oconto River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Van Alstine RD over S Br Oconto River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.