US Bridges

Lrd Safien RD over Pensaukee River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. P42091600000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Safien RD over Pensaukee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Safien RD over Pensaukee River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Safien RD
CrossesPensaukee River
Location2.2M N JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.74702, -88.2325
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic88 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 Safien RD over Pensaukee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Safien RD over Pensaukee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Safien RD over Pensaukee River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Safien RD over Pensaukee River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Safien RD over Pensaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.