US Bridges

Lrd IRR (bear Trap over Wolf River

Poor

Menominee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Sth 55 · Structure no. P73090400000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd IRR (bear Trap over Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd IRR (bear Trap over Wolf River in Menominee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 68 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd IRR (bear Trap
CrossesWolf River
Location0.4M W JCT Sth 55
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93648, -88.65353
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 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 traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$343,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd IRR (bear Trap over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Lrd IRR (bear Trap over 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 (bear Trap over Wolf River carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd IRR (bear Trap over Wolf River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd IRR (bear Trap over Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.