US Bridges

Lrd Bigalke RD over S Br Little Wolf River

PoorPosted for load

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 22 · Structure no. P68009000000000

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bigalke RD over S Br Little Wolf River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd Bigalke RD over S Br Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 Bigalke RD
CrossesS Br Little Wolf River
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.38797, -88.9518
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$214,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bigalke RD over S Br Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bigalke RD over S Br Little Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bigalke RD over S Br Little Wolf River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Bigalke RD over S Br Little Wolf River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bigalke RD over S Br Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.