US Bridges

Lrd Lawe ST over Navigation Canal

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Sth 96 · Structure no. P44071900000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lawe ST over Navigation Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Lrd Lawe ST over Navigation Canal in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 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 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Lawe ST
CrossesNavigation Canal
Location1.3M S JCT Sth 96
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.25493, -88.39612
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$670,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lawe ST over Navigation Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lrd Lawe ST over Navigation Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lawe ST over Navigation Canal carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Lawe ST over Navigation Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lawe ST over Navigation Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.