Lrd Nichols DR over Pensaukee River
PoorPosted for loadShawano County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. P58009700000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Nichols DR over Pensaukee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Nichols DR over Pensaukee River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 110 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Nichols DR over Pensaukee River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Lrd Nichols DR over Pensaukee 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Nichols DR over Pensaukee River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Nichols DR over Pensaukee River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Nichols DR over Pensaukee River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.