US Bridges

Lrd 16th RD over Cnw RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Cth B · Structure no. P39005200000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Lrd 16th RD over Cnw RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 16th RD over Cnw RR in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLrd 16th RD
CrossesCnw RR
Location1.3M S JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarquette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.69772, -89.29161
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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 16th RD over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 16th RD over Cnw RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 16th RD over Cnw RR carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 16th RD over Cnw RR?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 16th RD over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.