US Bridges

Lrd Spring Brook R over S Br Embarrass River

Poor

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B58003000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spring Brook R over S Br Embarrass River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Spring Brook R over S Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Spring Brook R
CrossesS Br Embarrass River
Location0.4M N JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.73722, -89.12833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic258 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Spring Brook R over S Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Spring Brook R over S Br Embarrass River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Spring Brook R over S Br Embarrass River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Spring Brook R over S Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spring Brook R over S Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.