US Bridges

Lrd Gowan RD over Spring Brook

Fair

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. P34070600000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gowan RD over Spring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Gowan RD over Spring Brook in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Gowan RD
CrossesSpring Brook
Location0.3M N JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.12989, -89.16194
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2024)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Gowan RD over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gowan RD 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 Gowan RD over Spring Brook carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Gowan RD over Spring Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gowan RD over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.