US Bridges

Lrd 18th Street over Fishermans Creek

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cthee · Structure no. B59015600000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 18th Street over Fishermans Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 18th Street over Fishermans Creek in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 888 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 18th Street
CrossesFishermans Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Cthee
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.71011, -87.73032
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2021)
Projected traffic888 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 18th Street over Fishermans Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 18th Street over Fishermans Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 18th Street over Fishermans Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 18th Street over Fishermans Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 18th Street over Fishermans Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.