US Bridges

Lrd Durant RD over Waupaca River

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth Dd · Structure no. P49008500000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Durant RD over Waupaca River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Durant RD over Waupaca River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Durant RD
CrossesWaupaca River
Location0.5M E JCT Cth Dd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.38057, -89.2315
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Durant RD over Waupaca River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Durant RD over Waupaca 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Durant RD over Waupaca River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Durant RD over Waupaca River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Lrd Durant RD over Waupaca River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.