US Bridges

Lrd Emmet RD (dead over Br Freeman Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 153 · Structure no. P37031800000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Emmet RD (dead over Br Freeman Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Emmet RD (dead over Br Freeman Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Emmet RD (dead
CrossesBr Freeman Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 153
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.80185, -89.87581
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Emmet RD (dead over Br Freeman Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Lrd Emmet RD (dead over Br Freeman 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Emmet RD (dead over Br Freeman Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Emmet RD (dead over Br Freeman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Emmet RD (dead over Br Freeman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.