US Bridges

Lrd Franzen DR over Little Wolf River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P37007000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Franzen DR over Little Wolf River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Franzen DR over Little Wolf River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, 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 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Franzen DR
CrossesLittle Wolf River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.7142, -89.26434
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic287 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Franzen DR over Little Wolf River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Franzen DR over Little Wolf 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 Franzen DR over Little Wolf River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Franzen DR over Little Wolf River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Lrd Franzen DR over Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.