US Bridges

Lrd Quarter Line R over S Br Pigeon River

PoorPosted for load

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P68006000000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Quarter Line R over S Br Pigeon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Quarter Line R over S Br Pigeon River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Quarter Line R
CrossesS Br Pigeon River
Location1.7M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.63519, -88.88968
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$147,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Quarter Line R over S Br Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Lrd Quarter Line R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Quarter Line R over S Br Pigeon River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Quarter Line R over S Br Pigeon River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Quarter Line R over S Br Pigeon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.