US Bridges

Lrd Hemlock RD over M Br Embarrass River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B58003800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hemlock RD over M Br Embarrass River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Hemlock RD over M Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hemlock RD
CrossesM Br Embarrass River
Location0.6M N JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.84083, -89.155
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2022)
Projected traffic173 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hemlock RD over M Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hemlock RD over M 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hemlock RD over M Br Embarrass River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hemlock RD over M Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hemlock RD over M Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.