US Bridges

Lrd Branch River R over Branch River

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. P36014700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Branch River R over Branch River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Branch River R over Branch River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Branch River R
CrossesBranch River
Location0.3M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.14054, -87.76501
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch River R over Branch River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Branch River R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Branch River R over Branch River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Branch River R over Branch River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Branch River R over Branch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.