US Bridges

Lrd Marquette RD over Mud Creek

Poor

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.17M W JCT Cth W · Structure no. P36020500000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Marquette RD over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Marquette RD over Mud Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Marquette RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.17M W JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.21838, -87.96918
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2025)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$135,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Marquette RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Marquette RD over Mud Creek 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 Marquette RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Marquette RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Marquette RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.