US Bridges

Lrd Abbott Drive over N Br Milwaukee River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 2.8M W JCT Cth I · Structure no. P59014900000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Abbott Drive over N Br Milwaukee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Abbott Drive over N Br Milwaukee River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 612 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Abbott Drive
CrossesN Br Milwaukee River
Location2.8M W JCT Cth I
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.57146, -88.03733
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2021)
Projected traffic612 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Abbott Drive over N Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Abbott Drive over N Br Milwaukee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Abbott Drive over N Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Abbott Drive over N Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Abbott Drive over N Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.