US Bridges

Lrd S 26th ST over Silver Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Cth Cl · Structure no. P36017700000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
942
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 26th ST over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd S 26th ST over Silver Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,140 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 26th ST
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.8M S JCT Cth Cl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.05457, -87.6808
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2024)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2041
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 S 26th ST over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lrd S 26th ST 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 S 26th ST over Silver Creek carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd S 26th ST over Silver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 26th ST over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.