US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Waupaca River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B68012500000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Waupaca River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd River RD over Waupaca River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesWaupaca River
Location0.1M N JCT Ush 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.37431, -89.15346
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2024)
Projected traffic254 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 River RD over Waupaca River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River RD 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 River RD over Waupaca River carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd River RD over Waupaca River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over Waupaca River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.