US Bridges

Lrd Quarry RD over Bear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Cth a · Structure no. P44093700000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Quarry RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Quarry RD over 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 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Quarry RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.3M W JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.3372, -88.48
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$214,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Quarry RD over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Quarry 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 October 2024.

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

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Quarry RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Lrd Quarry RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.