US Bridges

Lrd Mill Crk RD over Bear Creek

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Sth 22 · Structure no. P68090100000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Mill Crk RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Mill Crk RD over Bear Creek in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Mill Crk RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.9M W JCT Sth 22
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.54616, -88.76739
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic82 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mill Crk RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Mill Crk RD over Bear Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Mill Crk RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Mill Crk RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Mill Crk RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.