US Bridges

Lrd Stearns Drive over Slough Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Ush 41 to S · Structure no. B70023600000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Stearns Drive over Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Stearns Drive over Slough Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesLrd Stearns Drive
CrossesSlough Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Ush 41 to S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.07043, -88.57915
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Stearns Drive over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Stearns Drive over Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Stearns Drive over Slough Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Stearns Drive over Slough Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Stearns Drive over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.