US Bridges

Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Cth P · Structure no. P68006400000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Little Wolf Ri
CrossesLittle Wolf River
Location1.4M E JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.64284, -89.18871
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 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 rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2024)
Projected traffic143 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.