US Bridges

Lrd Rock River RD over Rock River

Poor

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B28006700000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Rock River RD over Rock River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Rock River RD over Rock River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Rock River RD
CrossesRock River
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.13858, -88.56908
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2022)
Projected traffic203 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Rock River RD over Rock River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Rock River RD over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Rock River RD over Rock River carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Rock River RD over Rock River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Rock River RD over Rock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.