Marinette County Bridge Report Card
Marinette County scores 64 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Marinette County, Wisconsin
Marinette County has 135 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.9% is above the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,136 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Marinette County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 64/100 (D). The county has 135 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,136 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 | 8.9% | 17.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.0% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 8.1% | 16.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 301,216 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 | 8.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 8.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,136 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Marinette County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cth W over Little Peshtigo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1920 |
| Cth C over Wausaukee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 560 | 1920 |
| Cth P over Peshtigo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1976 |
| Lrd Glendale RD (d over Wausaukee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1920 |
| Cth Jj over Menominee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 900 | 1967 |
| Cth C over Peshtigo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 900 | 1975 |
| Cth Z over Menominee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 603 | 1972 |
| Cth K over Pike River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 512 | 1978 |
| Lrd Ferndale RD over Peshtigo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 201 | 1990 |
| Lrd ST Paul RD over The Outlet | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1930 |
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.