US Bridges

Lrd N Lenz Road over S Br Embarass River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth M · Structure no. B58004000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Lenz Road over S Br Embarass River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd N Lenz Road over S Br Embarass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N Lenz Road
CrossesS Br Embarass River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.72944, -88.97667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 N Lenz Road over S Br Embarass River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N Lenz Road over S Br Embarass 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Lenz Road over S Br Embarass River carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N Lenz Road over S Br Embarass River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Lenz Road over S Br Embarass River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.