US Bridges

Lrd W 35th Ave over Merrits Creek

Poor

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth I · Structure no. P70071200000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W 35th Ave over Merrits Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd W 35th Ave over Merrits Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W 35th Ave
CrossesMerrits Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Cth I
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.97347, -88.54803
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2022)
Projected traffic168 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$243,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W 35th Ave over Merrits Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W 35th Ave over Merrits Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W 35th Ave over Merrits Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W 35th Ave over Merrits Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Lrd W 35th Ave over Merrits Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.