US Bridges

Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Cth Ls · Structure no. P36017600000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 324 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Silver Creek R
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.5M W JCT Cth Ls
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.05181, -87.6698
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic324 by 2041
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 Silver Creek R over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Lrd Silver Creek R over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.