US Bridges

Lrd Cross RD over Little Suamico River

FairPosted for load

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Cth S · Structure no. P42009800000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cross RD over Little Suamico River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Cross RD over Little Suamico River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cross RD
CrossesLittle Suamico River
Location0.7M S JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOconto County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.70966, -88.07109
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic121 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cross RD over Little Suamico River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cross RD over 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 Cross RD over Little Suamico River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Cross RD over Little Suamico River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cross RD over Little Suamico River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.