US Bridges

Lrd Short Cut RD over Mullet River

PoorClosed to traffic

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth O · Structure no. P59010500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Short Cut RD over Mullet River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Short Cut RD over Mullet River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Short Cut RD
CrossesMullet River
Location0.1M S JCT Cth O
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.73458, -87.97166
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Short Cut RD over Mullet River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Short Cut RD over Mullet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Short Cut RD over Mullet River carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Short Cut RD over Mullet River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Short Cut RD over Mullet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.