US Bridges

Lrd Cottage Lane over Br Menominee River

Fair

Marinette County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 180 · Structure no. P38092000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cottage Lane over Br Menominee River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Cottage Lane over Br Menominee River in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cottage Lane
CrossesBr Menominee River
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarinette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.29383, -87.69431
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic192 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$128,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Cottage Lane over Br Menominee River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cottage Lane over Br Menominee 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 Cottage Lane over Br Menominee River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Cottage Lane over Br Menominee River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Cottage Lane over Br Menominee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.