US Bridges

Lrd Mt Hope RD over Br Sugar River

Fair

Green County, Wisconsin · 3.8M S JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. P23093000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Mt Hope RD over Br Sugar River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Mt Hope RD over Br Sugar River in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Mt Hope RD
CrossesBr Sugar River
Location3.8M S JCT Sth 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreen County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.53682, -89.39597
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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 Mt Hope RD over Br Sugar River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Mt Hope RD over Br 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 Mt Hope RD over Br Sugar River carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Mt Hope RD over Br Sugar River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Lrd Mt Hope RD over Br Sugar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.