Outagamie County Bridge Report Card
Outagamie County scores 76 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Outagamie County has 299 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 15 rated poor and 19 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 27,743 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Outagamie County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 76/100 (C). The county has 299 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 15 in poor condition and 19 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 27,743 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 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.2% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.4% | 12.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,297,802 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 | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 27,743 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Outagamie County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd Buchanan RD over Apple Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 625 | 1911 |
| Lrd Farrell RD over Br Apple Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1907 |
| Lrd French RD over Duck Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 47 | 1910 |
| Lrd Eisenhower AVE over Garners Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,800 | 1980 |
| Lrd Olde Oneida ST over South Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,972 | 1917 |
| Lrd Olde Oneida ST over Navigation Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1959 |
| Cth U over Apple Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,957 | 1960 |
| Lrd Market RD over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,175 | 1958 |
| Cth Vv over S Br Suamico River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1925 |
| Lrd S Island ST over Power Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,057 | 1967 |
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.