US Bridges

Lrd Rural Road over Cystal River

GoodPosted for load

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 50 Ft South Ashmun ST · Structure no. P68900100000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Rural Road over Cystal River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Rural Road over Cystal River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 961 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Rural Road
CrossesCystal River
Location50 Ft South Ashmun ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.31182, -89.15712
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2024)
Projected traffic961 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Rural Road over Cystal River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Rural Road over Cystal 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 Rural Road over Cystal River carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Rural Road over Cystal River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Rural Road over Cystal River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.