US Bridges

Lrd Kretchmer RD over Little Wolf River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth C · Structure no. B68003500000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kretchmer RD over Little Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Kretchmer RD over Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Kretchmer RD
CrossesLittle Wolf River
Location0.1M W JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.60058, -88.97039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Kretchmer RD over Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Kretchmer RD over Little Wolf River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kretchmer RD over Little Wolf River carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Kretchmer RD over Little Wolf River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kretchmer RD over Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.