US Bridges

Lrd Santa Monica D over Sorenson Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.1M South of JCT Ush 141 · Structure no. B05047200000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Santa Monica D over Sorenson Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Lrd Santa Monica D over Sorenson Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Santa Monica D
CrossesSorenson Creek
Location0.1M South of JCT Ush 141
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.44919, -87.93711
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Santa Monica D over Sorenson Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Santa Monica D over Sorenson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Santa Monica D over Sorenson Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Santa Monica D over Sorenson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Santa Monica D over Sorenson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.