Fond du Lac County Bridge Report Card
Fond du Lac County scores 55 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County has 252 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 27 rated poor and 27 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.7% is above the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 40,738 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fond du Lac County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 55/100 (F). The county has 252 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 27 in poor condition and 27 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 40,738 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.7% | 21.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.3% of measured traffic | 3.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.7% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 943,731 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 40,738 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fond du Lac County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd Promen DR over Lakeside Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,900 | 1927 |
| Lrd Hickory ST over W Br Fond Du Lac River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,900 | 1965 |
| Lrd Scott ST over De Neveu Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,100 | 1965 |
| Lrd 2nd ST over De Neveu Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1961 |
| Lrd Seymour ST over W Br Fond Du Lac River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,400 | 1962 |
| Lrd Forest AVE over E Br Fond Du Lac River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1965 |
| Lrd 1st ST over E Br Fond Du Lac River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1968 |
| Lrd Stow ST over De Neveu Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1926 |
| Lrd Town Line RD over W Br Fond Du Lac River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1912 |
| Lrd Walnut RD over Sheboygan River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 48 | 1961 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.