US Bridges

Lrd Orchard RD over Pigeon River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. P59008900000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Orchard RD over Pigeon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Orchard RD over Pigeon River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Orchard RD
CrossesPigeon River
Location1.0M E JCT Sth 42
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.87737, -87.80508
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic225 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 Orchard RD over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Orchard RD over Pigeon 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 Orchard RD over Pigeon River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Orchard RD over Pigeon River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Orchard RD over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.