US Bridges

Lrd Elm ST over Fox River

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth Z · Structure no. P44071100000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,793
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Elm ST over Fox River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Elm ST over Fox River in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 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 1,793 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,972 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Elm ST
CrossesFox River
Location0.4M N JCT Cth Z
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.28027, -88.26132
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,793 (2022)
Projected traffic1,972 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Elm ST over Fox River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Lrd Elm ST over Fox River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Elm ST over Fox River carry?

About 1,793 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Elm ST over Fox River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Elm ST over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.