US Bridges

Lrd Decatur RD over Sugar River Overflow

Good

Green County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth E · Structure no. B23008300000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Decatur RD over Sugar River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Decatur RD over Sugar River Overflow in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Decatur RD
CrossesSugar River Overflow
Location0.4M W JCT Cth E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.63272, -89.38542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2022)
Projected traffic173 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Decatur RD over Sugar River Overflow built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Decatur RD over Sugar River Overflow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Decatur RD over Sugar River Overflow carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Decatur RD over Sugar River Overflow?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Decatur RD over Sugar River Overflow?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.