US Bridges

Lrd Wayside Road ( over Middle Inlet Creek

Poor

Marinette County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Cth X · Structure no. P38092100000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wayside Road ( over Middle Inlet Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Wayside Road ( over Middle Inlet Creek in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Wayside Road (
CrossesMiddle Inlet Creek
Location1.0M S JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarinette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.27953, -87.91853
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Wayside Road ( over Middle Inlet Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wayside Road ( over Middle Inlet Creek 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 Wayside Road ( over Middle Inlet Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Wayside Road ( over Middle Inlet Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wayside Road ( over Middle Inlet Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.