US Bridges

Lrd Washington RD over W Br Little Sugar River

Fair

Green County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P23010200000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Washington RD over W Br Little Sugar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Washington RD over W Br Little Sugar River in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Washington RD
CrossesW Br Little Sugar River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreen County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.7458, -89.62238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic86 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Washington RD over W Br Little Sugar River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Washington RD over W Br Little Sugar 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 Washington RD over W Br Little Sugar River carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Washington RD over W Br Little Sugar River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Washington RD over W Br Little Sugar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.