US Bridges

Lrd S 8th ST over Sheboygan River

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. B59015400000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
283 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,337
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 8th ST over Sheboygan River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Lrd S 8th ST over Sheboygan River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,337 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,270 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 8th ST
CrossesSheboygan River
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 42
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.74448, -87.71294
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,337 (2023)
Projected traffic21,270 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 8th ST over Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 8th ST over Sheboygan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd S 8th ST over Sheboygan River carry?

About 19,337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd S 8th ST over Sheboygan River?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 8th ST over Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.