US Bridges

Lrd Buchanan ST over IH 41

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth Oo · Structure no. B44003800000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Buchanan ST over IH 41 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Buchanan ST over IH 41 in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Buchanan ST
CrossesIH 41
Location0.7M N JCT Cth Oo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.29745, -88.30281
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Buchanan ST over IH 41 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lrd Buchanan ST over IH 41 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Buchanan ST over IH 41 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Buchanan ST over IH 41?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Buchanan ST over IH 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.