US Bridges

Lrd Elm Valley RD over So Br Little Wolf River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 2.0M E JCT Sth 49 · Structure no. B68004200000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Elm Valley RD over So Br Little Wolf River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Elm Valley RD over So Br Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 391 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Elm Valley RD
CrossesSo Br Little Wolf River
Location2.0M E JCT Sth 49
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.43114, -89.09336
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2024)
Projected traffic391 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Elm Valley RD over So Br Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Elm Valley RD over So Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Elm Valley RD over So Br Little Wolf River carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Elm Valley RD over So Br Little Wolf River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Elm Valley RD over So Br Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.