US Bridges

Lrd New Jersey Ave over Sheboygan River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. P59071700000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd New Jersey Ave over Sheboygan River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd New Jersey Ave over Sheboygan River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,320 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd New Jersey Ave
CrossesSheboygan River
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 42
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.74649, -87.72988
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 New Jersey Ave over Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd New Jersey Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd New Jersey Ave over Sheboygan River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd New Jersey Ave over Sheboygan River?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd New Jersey Ave over Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.