US Bridges

Lrd Big Lake RD over Br Red River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. P58091000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Big Lake RD over Br Red River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Big Lake RD over Br Red River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Big Lake RD
CrossesBr Red River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.87167, -88.78667
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic331 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Big Lake RD over Br Red River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Big Lake RD over Br Red 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Big Lake RD over Br Red River carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Big Lake RD over Br Red River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Lrd Big Lake RD over Br Red River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.