US Bridges

Lrd E Main DR over Wind Lake Drainage Canal

Poor

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. B51005100000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Main DR over Wind Lake Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Main DR over Wind Lake Drainage Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd E Main DR
CrossesWind Lake Drainage Canal
Location0.8M S JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.76378, -88.16716
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic322 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$468,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Main DR over Wind Lake Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Main DR over Wind Lake 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 E Main DR over Wind Lake Drainage Canal carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd E Main DR over Wind Lake Drainage Canal?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Main DR over Wind Lake Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.