US Bridges

Lrd Watson ST over Spring Brook

Fair

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 52 · Structure no. P34071000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Watson ST over Spring Brook is a concrete frame carrying Lrd Watson ST over Spring Brook in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Watson ST
CrossesSpring Brook
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLanglade County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.14189, -89.14239
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2024)
Projected traffic442 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Watson ST over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Watson 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 Watson ST over Spring Brook carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Watson ST over Spring Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Watson ST over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.