US Bridges

Lrd Comet RD (dead over Comet Creek

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 5.7M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P68006300000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Comet RD (dead over Comet Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Comet RD (dead over Comet Creek in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Comet RD (dead
CrossesComet Creek
Location5.7M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.66987, -89.12258
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Comet RD (dead over Comet Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Comet RD (dead over Comet Creek 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 Comet RD (dead over Comet Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Comet RD (dead over Comet Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Comet RD (dead over Comet Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.