Kewaunee County Bridge Report Card
Kewaunee County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
Kewaunee County has 92 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.4% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,266 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Kewaunee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 92 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,266 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 | 5.4% | 10.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.1% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.2% | 4.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 139,097 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 | 5.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,266 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Kewaunee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd Lowell Road over No-name Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 2008 |
| Cth Ab Main ST over School Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1932 |
| Cth Bb over N Br E Twin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1978 |
| Cth Kb over Black Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 975 | 1946 |
| Cth H over Br Kewaunee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 141 | 1958 |
| Cth Ab over Red River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 305 | 1961 |
| Sth 57 over Unnamed Stream | High traffic | Fair | 10,800 | 2005 |
| Sth 57 | Cth Dk over Red River | High traffic | Fair | 10,100 | 1958 |
| Sth 54 over Br School Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,800 | 1981 |
| Sth 54 over School Creek | High traffic | Good | 7,800 | 1997 |
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.