US Bridges

Lrd Ferndale RD over Peshtigo River

Poor

Marinette County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. B38004200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ferndale RD over Peshtigo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Ferndale RD over Peshtigo River in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Ferndale RD
CrossesPeshtigo River
Location2.5M N JCT Sth 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarinette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.13483, -87.84306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2024)
Projected traffic221 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$670,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Ferndale RD over Peshtigo River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Ferndale RD over Peshtigo River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Ferndale RD over Peshtigo River carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Ferndale RD over Peshtigo River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ferndale RD over Peshtigo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.