US Bridges

Lrd Romberg RD over Embarrass River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B58005600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Romberg RD over Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Romberg RD over Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Romberg RD
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location0.5M N JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.72306, -88.87528
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Romberg RD over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Romberg RD over 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 Romberg RD over Embarrass River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Romberg RD over Embarrass River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Romberg RD over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.