US Bridges

Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Navigation Channel

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 55 · Structure no. B44008100000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Navigation Channel is a steel movable - lift carrying Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Navigation Channel in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,666 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Wisconsin Ave
CrossesNavigation Channel
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 55
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.28087, -88.26622
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 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

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic6,666 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Navigation Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Navigation Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Navigation Channel carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Navigation Channel?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Navigation Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.