US Bridges

Lrd Shawhill RD over Union Pacific RR

FairPosted for load

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. P14008400000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
123 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Lrd Shawhill RD over Union Pacific RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Shawhill RD over Union Pacific RR in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Shawhill RD
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.5M N JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDodge County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.40715, -88.84297
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2022)
Projected traffic452 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$557,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Shawhill RD over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Lrd Shawhill RD over Union Pacific RR 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 Shawhill RD over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Shawhill RD over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Shawhill RD over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.