US Bridges

Lrd Covered Bridge over Cedar Creek

Good

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · At Cedar Creek · Structure no. B45011500000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Covered Bridge over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Covered Bridge over Cedar Creek in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,330 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Covered Bridge
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationAt Cedar Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.33777, -88.00509
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2022)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Covered Bridge over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Covered Bridge over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Covered Bridge over Cedar Creek carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Covered Bridge over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Covered Bridge over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.