US Bridges

Lrd Hemlock ST over Pigeon River

Poor

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B68001700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hemlock ST over Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hemlock ST over Pigeon River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hemlock ST
CrossesPigeon River
Location0.1M N JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.62368, -88.76288
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$454,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Hemlock ST over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hemlock ST over Pigeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hemlock ST over Pigeon River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hemlock ST over Pigeon River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hemlock ST over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.