US Bridges

Lrd Broadway ST over Onion River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. P59070500000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Broadway ST over Onion River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Broadway ST over Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,720 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Broadway ST
CrossesOnion River
Location0.5M S JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.72126, -87.80572
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Broadway ST over Onion River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Broadway ST over Onion 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Broadway ST over Onion River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Broadway ST over Onion River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Broadway ST over Onion River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.