US Bridges

Lrd White Birch RD over M Br Embarrass River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 2.7M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. P58090500000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd White Birch RD over M Br Embarrass River is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd White Birch RD over M Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd White Birch RD
CrossesM Br Embarrass River
Location2.7M N JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.965, -89.13806
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd White Birch RD over M Br Embarrass River 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 November 2024.

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

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Lrd White Birch RD over M Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.