US Bridges

Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P68006500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Little Wolf Ri
CrossesLittle Wolf River
Location1.2M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.62043, -89.13341
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic192 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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River 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 Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count).

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

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Little Wolf Ri over Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.