US Bridges

Lrd Spencer ST over Soo Line

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B44009600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Lrd Spencer ST over Soo Line is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Spencer ST over Soo Line in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,221 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Spencer ST
CrossesSoo Line
Location1.5M E JCT Ush 41
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.2586, -88.43658
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,221 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township 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$879,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Spencer ST over Soo Line built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Spencer ST over Soo Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Spencer ST over Soo Line carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Spencer ST over Soo Line?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spencer ST over Soo Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.