US Bridges

Lrd S Stafford ST over Mullet River

PoorPosted for load

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. P59070700000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Stafford ST over Mullet River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S Stafford ST over Mullet River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 948 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd S Stafford ST
CrossesMullet River
Location0.1M S JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.74649, -87.97771
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2021)
Projected traffic948 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S Stafford ST over Mullet River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S Stafford ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S Stafford ST over Mullet River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd S Stafford ST over Mullet River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S Stafford ST over Mullet River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.