US Bridges

Lrd Monroe-Sylvest over Sylvester Creek

Fair

Green County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. P23092200000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Monroe-Sylvest over Sylvester Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Monroe-Sylvest over Sylvester Creek in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Monroe-Sylvest
CrossesSylvester Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreen County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.63844, -89.602
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2022)
Projected traffic173 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Monroe-Sylvest over Sylvester Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Monroe-Sylvest over Sylvester Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Monroe-Sylvest over Sylvester Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Monroe-Sylvest over Sylvester Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Monroe-Sylvest over Sylvester Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.