US Bridges

Lrd Grimms RD over Branch River

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. B36011800000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Grimms RD over Branch River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Grimms RD over Branch River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Grimms RD
CrossesBranch River
Location0.4M S JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.2208, -87.90197
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2024)
Projected traffic193 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 Grimms RD over Branch River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Grimms RD over Branch 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 Grimms RD over Branch River carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Grimms RD over Branch River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Grimms RD over Branch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.