US Bridges

Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B51000600000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Five Mile RD
CrossesRoot River
Location0.3M E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.79929, -87.8697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Five Mile RD over Root 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.