US Bridges

Lrd First Street over Tomorrow River

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 161 · Structure no. P49070600000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd First Street over Tomorrow River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd First Street over Tomorrow River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd First Street
CrossesTomorrow River
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 161
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.49411, -89.31131
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd First Street over Tomorrow River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd First Street over Tomorrow 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 First Street over Tomorrow River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd First Street over Tomorrow River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Lrd First Street over Tomorrow River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.