US Bridges

Lrd Market RD over Bear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Sth 76 · Structure no. P44011900000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Market RD over Bear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Market RD over Bear Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,239 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Market RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.2M N JCT Sth 76
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.36652, -88.5368
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating3.6 US tons
Inventory rating1.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2022)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Market RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Market RD over Bear Creek 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Market RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Market RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.