US Bridges

Lrd S Wind Lake RD over Windlake Drainage Canal

Poor

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Cth S · Structure no. B51000900000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Wind Lake RD over Windlake Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lrd S Wind Lake RD over Windlake Drainage Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 564 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd S Wind Lake RD
CrossesWindlake Drainage Canal
Location0.7M W JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.81255, -88.14197
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2021)
Projected traffic564 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$196,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S Wind Lake RD over Windlake Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S Wind Lake RD over Windlake Drainage Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S Wind Lake RD over Windlake Drainage Canal carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd S Wind Lake RD over Windlake Drainage Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S Wind Lake RD over Windlake Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.