US Bridges

Lrd River RD over S Br Oconto River

Good

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B42005500000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over S Br Oconto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River RD over S Br Oconto River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesS Br Oconto River
Location1.6M N JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.01823, -88.39115
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2022)
Projected traffic419 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 River RD over S Br Oconto River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River RD over S Br Oconto 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd River RD over S Br Oconto River carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd River RD over S Br Oconto River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over S Br Oconto River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.