US Bridges

Lrd German ST over Rock River

Fair

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 28 · Structure no. B14003100000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
834
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd German ST over Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd German ST over Rock River in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 834 vehicles a day, projected to reach 917 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd German ST
CrossesRock River
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDodge County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.49357, -88.53136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2022)
Projected traffic917 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 German ST over Rock River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lrd German ST over Rock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd German ST over Rock River carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd German ST over Rock River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd German ST over Rock River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.