US Bridges

Lrd Shawano Ave over N Br Embarrass River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth D · Structure no. B58003200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Shawano Ave over N Br Embarrass River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Shawano Ave over N Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Shawano Ave
CrossesN Br Embarrass River
Location0.3M W JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.76778, -88.84667
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic282 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 Shawano Ave over N Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Shawano Ave over N Br Embarrass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Shawano Ave over N Br Embarrass River carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Shawano Ave over N Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Shawano Ave over N Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.