US Bridges

Lrd Buckbee RD over S Br Pigeon River

PoorClosed to traffic

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P68005600000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Buckbee RD over S Br Pigeon River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd Buckbee RD over S Br Pigeon River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Buckbee RD
CrossesS Br Pigeon River
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.64863, -88.83449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Buckbee RD over S Br Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Buckbee RD over S Br Pigeon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Buckbee RD over S Br Pigeon River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Buckbee RD over S Br Pigeon River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Buckbee RD over S Br Pigeon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.