US Bridges

Lrd Kemp Street over Wisconsin River 46

Poor

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 47 to N · Structure no. B43000300000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,213
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kemp Street over Wisconsin River 46 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Kemp Street over Wisconsin River 46 in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 69 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,610 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Kemp Street
CrossesWisconsin River 46
Location0.8M E JCT Sth 47 to N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.6318, -89.42105
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,213 (2024)
Projected traffic8,610 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Kemp Street over Wisconsin River 46 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Lrd Kemp Street over Wisconsin River 46 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kemp Street over Wisconsin River 46 carry?

About 8,213 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Kemp Street over Wisconsin River 46?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kemp Street over Wisconsin River 46?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.