US Bridges

Lrd Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago

Poor

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Parkway Ave · Structure no. P70071400000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Onpratt Trail
CrossesLake Winnebago
Location0.1M E JCT Parkway Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.0219, -88.51885
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$302,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.