US Bridges

Lrd Taus RD over Branch River

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 2.0M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. P36011800000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Taus RD over Branch River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Taus RD over Branch River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Taus RD
CrossesBranch River
Location2.0M E JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.18937, -87.88357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2024)
Projected traffic225 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 Taus RD over Branch River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Taus RD over Branch River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Taus RD over Branch River carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Taus RD over Branch River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Taus RD over Branch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.