US Bridges

Lrd North Union Ro over Branch Creek

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.4 MI W JCT Cth P · Structure no. B36024000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd North Union Ro over Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd North Union Ro over Branch Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, projected to reach 940 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd North Union Ro
CrossesBranch Creek
Location1.4 MI W JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.13471, -87.76541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2024)
Projected traffic940 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 North Union Ro over Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd North Union Ro over Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd North Union Ro over Branch Creek carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd North Union Ro over Branch Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd North Union Ro over Branch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.