US Bridges

Lrd South Highline over Sth 29

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 1 MI E of Sth 47 South · Structure no. B58006300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd South Highline over Sth 29 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd South Highline over Sth 29 in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,110 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd South Highline
CrossesSth 29
Location1 MI E of Sth 47 South
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.72263, -88.42472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2022)
Projected traffic16,110 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd South Highline over Sth 29 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd South Highline over Sth 29 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd South Highline over Sth 29 carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd South Highline over Sth 29?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd South Highline over Sth 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.