US Bridges

Lrd Garton RD over Sheboygan River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. P59009200000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Garton RD over Sheboygan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Garton RD over Sheboygan River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Garton RD
CrossesSheboygan River
Location0.6M W JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.81939, -87.91199
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic322 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 Garton RD over Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Garton RD over Sheboygan 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 Garton RD over Sheboygan River carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Garton RD over Sheboygan River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Garton RD over Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.