US Bridges

Lrd Meadowlark Lan over S Br Embarrass River

PoorPosted for load

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. P58007900000000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Meadowlark Lan over S Br Embarrass River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lrd Meadowlark Lan over S Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Meadowlark Lan
CrossesS Br Embarrass River
Location0.2M S JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.82444, -89.20389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Meadowlark Lan over S Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Meadowlark Lan over S Br Embarrass River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Meadowlark Lan over S Br Embarrass River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Meadowlark Lan over S Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Meadowlark Lan over S Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.