US Bridges

Lrd Bridge Road over Little Wolf River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.2M W JCT Cth D · Structure no. B68005600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bridge Road over Little Wolf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Bridge Road over Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Bridge Road
CrossesLittle Wolf River
Location1.2M W JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.49446, -88.8999
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 rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic148 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Bridge Road over Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bridge Road 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 Bridge Road over Little Wolf River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Bridge Road over Little Wolf River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bridge Road over Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.