US Bridges

Lrd Witzel Ave. over Sawyer Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B70006400000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Witzel Ave. over Sawyer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Witzel Ave. over Sawyer Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,960 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Witzel Ave.
CrossesSawyer Creek
Location0.4M W JCT Ush 41
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.01087, -88.58982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic15,960 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Witzel Ave. over Sawyer Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Lrd Witzel Ave. over Sawyer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Witzel Ave. over Sawyer Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Witzel Ave. over Sawyer Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Witzel Ave. over Sawyer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.