US Bridges

Lrd Man-Cal RD over Br Branch River

FairPosted for load

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth Nn · Structure no. P36091500000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Man-Cal RD over Br Branch River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Man-Cal RD over Br Branch River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Man-Cal RD
CrossesBr Branch River
Location0.4M W JCT Cth Nn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.24041, -87.894
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
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 Man-Cal RD over Br Branch River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Lrd Man-Cal RD over Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Man-Cal RD over Br Branch River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Man-Cal RD over Br Branch River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Man-Cal RD over Br Branch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.