US Bridges

Lrd Wege RD over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Cth a · Structure no. P44011400000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wege RD over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Wege RD over Bear Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Wege RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.4M W JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.35873, -88.48437
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Wege RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wege RD over Bear Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Wege RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wege RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wege RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.