US Bridges

Lrd S 19th ST over Silver Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Cth Cl · Structure no. P36091700000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 19th ST over Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd S 19th ST 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd S 19th ST
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.9M S JCT Cth Cl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.05417, -87.67328
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
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 S 19th ST over Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd S 19th 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 19th ST over Silver Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd S 19th ST over Silver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns Lrd S 19th ST over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.