US Bridges

Lrd Buboltz RD over Br Bear Creek

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth Ww · Structure no. P44091100000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Buboltz RD over Br Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Buboltz RD over Br Bear Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Buboltz RD
CrossesBr Bear Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth Ww
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.49132, -88.7023
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Buboltz RD over Br Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Buboltz RD over Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Buboltz RD over Br Bear Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Buboltz RD over Br Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Buboltz RD over Br Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.