Oconto County Bridge Report Card

Oconto County scores 77 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.

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Local infrastructure snapshot

Oconto County, Wisconsin

Oconto County has 150 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 13 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.7% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 900 daily vehicle crossings.

150Total Bridges
4Poor (2.7%)
65Fair (43.3%)
13Scour-Critical

Quote-Ready Local Facts

2.7%of county bridges are in poor condition, compared with 6.7% statewide and 6.7% nationally.
900daily vehicle crossings are on poor-condition bridges in the county.
13bridges are rated scour-critical, or 8.7% of the county bridge inventory.

Copyable Facts for Reporters

BridgeLookup.com gives Oconto County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 77/100 (C). The county has 150 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 13 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 900 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.

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How the Score Breaks Down

FactorWeightCounty ValuePenalty
Poor-condition bridge share402.7%5.3
Poor-condition traffic exposure250.3% of measured traffic0.2
Scour-critical bridge share208.7%17.3
Average age vs national baseline1039 years vs 48 nationally0.0
Traffic-data completeness5273,615 measured daily crossings0.0

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 Share2.7%
State Poor-Condition Share6.7%
National Poor-Condition Share6.7%
County Scour-Critical Share8.7%
Average Bridge Age39 years
Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure900 vehicles/day

Bridges to Watch

Top Bridges to Watch in Oconto County

BridgeReasonConditionDaily TrafficYear Built
Lrd Smyth RD over N Br Oconto RiverPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor501928
Cth M over Kelly BrookPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor6801976
Lrd Old 64 Road over Peshtigo BrookPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1101980
Lrd Pecore RD over Pecore CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor601955
Lrd Goatsville RD over Kelly BrookScour-critical foundation ratingFair8,6001932
Cth F over Mccaslin BrookScour-critical foundation ratingGood1,2001938
Cth M over Little RiverScour-critical foundation ratingFair1,1001923
Lrd Belgian RD over Kelly BrookScour-critical foundation ratingGood3011969
Lrd Burnt Dam RD over Mccaslin BrookScour-critical foundation ratingFair2051923
Lrd Jagiello RD over Little RiverScour-critical foundation ratingFair1351927

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.