US Bridges

Lrd Mill ST over Black Otter Creek

Poor

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Ush 96 · Structure no. P44070500000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Mill ST over Black Otter Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Mill ST over Black Otter Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,034 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Mill ST
CrossesBlack Otter Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Ush 96
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.33432, -88.64103
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2022)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$243,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Mill ST over Black Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Mill ST over Black Otter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Mill ST over Black Otter Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Mill ST over Black Otter Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Mill ST over Black Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.