Winnebago County Bridge Report Card
Winnebago County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Winnebago County has 265 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.0% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,213 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Winnebago County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 265 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,213 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 | 3.0% | 6.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.2% | 8.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,271,323 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 | 3.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,213 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Winnebago County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cth-ff over Eight Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 730 | 1954 |
| Lrd 9th ST RD over Spring Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 82 | 1932 |
| Lrd Quigley RD over Lake Poygan Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1920 |
| Lrd Woodenshoe RD over Neenah Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 38 | 1925 |
| Lrd Apache AVE over Adler Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1927 |
| Lrd W 35th AVE over Merrits Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 153 | 1980 |
| Lrd Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 115 | 1921 |
| Lrd Access RD over Menasha Channel | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1960 |
| Sth 44 over Eight Mile Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 7,500 | 1938 |
| Lrd W 28th AVE (de over Merritts Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 200 | 1968 |
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.