US Bridges

Lrd 15th DR over Mecan River

Good

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B39006600000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 15th DR over Mecan River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 15th DR over Mecan River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd 15th DR
CrossesMecan River
Location0.3M S JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.91583, -89.31525
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 15th DR over Mecan River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 15th DR over Mecan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 15th DR over Mecan River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 15th DR over Mecan River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 15th DR over Mecan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.