US Bridges

Lrd Little River R over Br Little River

FairPosted for load

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth J · Structure no. P42090400000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Little River R over Br Little River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Little River R over Br Little River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Little River R
CrossesBr Little River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.96494, -87.99381
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Little River R over Br Little River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Little River R over Br Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Little River R over Br Little River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Little River R over Br Little River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Little River R over Br Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.