US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Waupaca River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth F · Structure no. P68009600000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Waupaca River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd River RD over Waupaca River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesWaupaca River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.31612, -88.90531
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2024)
Projected traffic214 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 River RD over Waupaca River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River RD over Waupaca 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd River RD over Waupaca River carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd River RD over Waupaca River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over Waupaca River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.