US Bridges

Lrd School House R over N Br Embarrass River

PoorClosed to traffic

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 1.7 M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. P58008900000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd School House R over N Br Embarrass River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd School House R over N Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd School House R
CrossesN Br Embarrass River
Location1.7 M E JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.85556, -88.94667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic132 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$224,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd School House R over N Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd School House R over N 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd School House R over N Br Embarrass River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd School House R over N Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd School House R over N Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.