US Bridges

Lrd Parkway Lane over Francis Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth R · Structure no. P36012500000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Parkway Lane over Francis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Parkway Lane over Francis Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Parkway Lane
CrossesFrancis Creek
Location0.7M E JCT Cth R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.21155, -87.72125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Parkway Lane over Francis Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Parkway Lane over Francis Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Parkway Lane over Francis Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Parkway Lane over Francis Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Parkway Lane over Francis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.