US Bridges

Lrd Schwartz RD over Br Little Suamico River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. P42009400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Schwartz RD over Br Little Suamico River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Schwartz RD over Br Little Suamico River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 402 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Schwartz RD
CrossesBr Little Suamico River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOconto County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.71984, -88.1816
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2022)
Projected traffic442 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Schwartz RD over Br Little Suamico River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Schwartz RD over Br Little Suamico 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 Schwartz RD over Br Little Suamico River carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Schwartz RD over Br Little Suamico River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Schwartz RD over Br Little Suamico River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.