US Bridges

Lrd Mill ST over S Br Little Wolf River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 49 · Structure no. P68070400000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Mill ST over S Br Little Wolf River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd Mill ST over S Br Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Mill ST
CrossesS Br Little Wolf River
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 49
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.45744, -89.14747
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$186,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Mill ST over S Br Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Mill ST over S Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Mill ST over S Br Little Wolf River carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Mill ST over S Br Little Wolf River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Mill ST over S Br Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.