US Bridges

Lrd IRR (w Branch over W Br Wolf River

Poor

Menominee County, Wisconsin · 3.1M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P73090300000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd IRR (w Branch over W Br Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd IRR (w Branch over W Br Wolf River in Menominee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd IRR (w Branch
CrossesW Br Wolf River
Location3.1M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93547, -88.67052
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 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$336,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd IRR (w Branch over W Br Wolf River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Lrd IRR (w Branch over W Br Wolf River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd IRR (w Branch over W Br Wolf River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd IRR (w Branch over W Br Wolf River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd IRR (w Branch over W Br Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.