US Bridges

Lrd Lake Ave over W Br Little Sugar River

PoorPosted for load

Green County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth F · Structure no. P23070000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,055
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lake Ave over W Br Little Sugar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Lake Ave over W Br Little Sugar River in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,055 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,160 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Lake Ave
CrossesW Br Little Sugar River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.74519, -89.58403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$444,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lake Ave over W Br Little Sugar River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lake Ave over W Br Little Sugar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lake Ave over W Br Little Sugar River carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Lake Ave over W Br Little Sugar River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lake Ave over W Br Little Sugar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.