Menominee County Bridge Report Card
Menominee County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Menominee County, Wisconsin
Menominee County has 25 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.0% is above the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 70 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Menominee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 25 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 70 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 | 8.0% | 16.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.0% | 8.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 8,941 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 | 8.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 70 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Menominee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd IRR (w Branch over W Br Wolf River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 47 | 1930 |
| Lrd IRR (bear Trap over Wolf River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 23 | 1957 |
| Sth IRR (sth 47) over Wolf River | High traffic | Fair | 3,000 | 1986 |
| Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br Wolf River | High traffic | Fair | 2,200 | 1971 |
| Cth M over West Branch Of Wolf Rive | High traffic | Good | 602 | 2020 |
| Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br Wolf River | High traffic | Good | 510 | 2004 |
| IRR BIA RTE 146 over West Branch Wolf River | High traffic | Fair | 450 | 1981 |
| IRR BIA RTE 1024 over Wolf River | High traffic | Good | 350 | 1960 |
| IRR BIA RTE 9 over Keshena Power Canal | High traffic | Good | 300 | 1996 |
| IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wolf River | High traffic | Fair | 214 | 2005 |
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.