US Bridges

Lrd Dow Dam RD over N Br Pike River

Fair

Marinette County, Wisconsin · 2.7M W JCT Ush 141 · Structure no. P38091600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Dow Dam RD over N Br Pike River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Dow Dam RD over N Br Pike River in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesLrd Dow Dam RD
CrossesN Br Pike River
Location2.7M W JCT Ush 141
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.50592, -88.00994
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic396 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Dow Dam RD over N Br Pike River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Dow Dam RD over N Br Pike 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 Dow Dam RD over N Br Pike River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Dow Dam RD over N Br Pike River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Dow Dam RD over N Br Pike River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.