US Bridges

Lrd Superior Ave over Oconto River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth S · Structure no. B42003000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Superior Ave over Oconto River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Superior Ave over Oconto River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Superior Ave
CrossesOconto River
Location0.3M W JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOconto County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.88593, -87.86975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Superior Ave over Oconto River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Superior Ave over Oconto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Superior Ave over Oconto River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Superior Ave over Oconto River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Superior Ave over Oconto River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.