US Bridges

Lrd River RD over M Br Embarrass River

Poor

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. P58008600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over M Br Embarrass River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River RD over M Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesM Br Embarrass River
Location1.6M N JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.82639, -89.03222
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic132 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$249,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd River RD over M Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River RD over M 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 September 2024.

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

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over M Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.