US Bridges

Sth 20-WASHINGTON over Lrd Memorial DR

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Sth 31 · Structure no. B51001300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 20-WASHINGTON over Lrd Memorial DR is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sth 20-WASHINGTON over Lrd Memorial DR in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 20-WASHINGTON
CrossesLrd Memorial DR
Location2.5M E JCT Sth 31
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates42.71485, -87.7993
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2021)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$663,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 20-WASHINGTON over Lrd Memorial DR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 20-WASHINGTON over Lrd Memorial DR 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 Sth 20-WASHINGTON over Lrd Memorial DR carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 20-WASHINGTON over Lrd Memorial DR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 20-WASHINGTON over Lrd Memorial DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.