US Bridges

Lrd Cth Oo over Whitcomb Creek

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · Town of Union · Structure no. P68003200000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cth Oo over Whitcomb Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Cth Oo over Whitcomb Creek in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cth Oo
CrossesWhitcomb Creek
LocationTown of Union
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.56816, -88.93555
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2021)
Projected traffic190 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth Oo over Whitcomb Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cth Oo over Whitcomb Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Cth Oo over Whitcomb Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Cth Oo over Whitcomb Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cth Oo over Whitcomb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.