US Bridges

Lrd Dixie RD over Sauk Creek

Poor

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth Kw · Structure no. P45002700000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Dixie RD over Sauk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Dixie RD over Sauk Creek in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Dixie RD
CrossesSauk Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Cth Kw
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.45583, -87.87331
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Dixie RD over Sauk Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Dixie RD over Sauk Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Dixie RD over Sauk Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Dixie RD over Sauk Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Dixie RD over Sauk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.