US Bridges

Lrd Howlett RD over Vandyne Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth Z · Structure no. P70007900000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Howlett RD over Vandyne Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Lrd Howlett RD over Vandyne Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Howlett RD
CrossesVandyne Creek
Location0.3M S JCT Cth Z
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.90522, -88.4837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 Howlett RD over Vandyne Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Howlett RD over Vandyne Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Howlett RD over Vandyne Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Howlett RD over Vandyne Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Howlett RD over Vandyne Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.