US Bridges

Lrd Francis Creek over Br Francis Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · .9M S JCT Cth "y" · Structure no. P36012700000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Francis Creek over Br Francis Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Francis Creek over Br Francis Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Francis Creek
CrossesBr Francis Creek
Location.9M S JCT Cth "y"
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.22158, -87.71143
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic51 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 Francis Creek over Br Francis Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Francis Creek over Br 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 Francis Creek over Br Francis Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Francis Creek over Br Francis Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Francis Creek over Br Francis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.