US Bridges

Lrd Grimms RD over Trib to Branch River

Poor

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Man Cal RD · Structure no. P36020200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Grimms RD over Trib to Branch River is a other culvert carrying Lrd Grimms RD over Trib to Branch River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Grimms RD
CrossesTrib to Branch River
Location0.4M S JCT Man Cal RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.23462, -87.90232
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2025)
Projected traffic108 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Grimms RD over Trib to Branch River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Grimms RD over Trib to Branch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Lrd Grimms RD over Trib to Branch River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Grimms RD over Trib to Branch River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Grimms RD over Trib to Branch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.