US Bridges

Lrd Water ST over Waupaca River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth E · Structure no. B68006100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,977
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Water ST over Waupaca River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Water ST over Waupaca River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,977 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Water ST
CrossesWaupaca River
Location0.1M W JCT Cth E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.36032, -89.08349
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,977 (2024)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Water ST over Waupaca River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Water ST over Waupaca 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 Water ST over Waupaca River carry?

About 3,977 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Water ST over Waupaca River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Water ST over Waupaca River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.