US Bridges

Lrd 6th ST over Root River/Root River Pa

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 20 · Structure no. B51006400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
409 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 6th ST over Root River/Root River Pa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 6th ST over Root River/Root River Pa in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,191 by 2043. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 6th ST
CrossesRoot River/Root River Pa
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.72591, -87.79609
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2021)
Projected traffic10,191 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 6th ST over Root River/Root River Pa built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 6th ST over Root River/Root River Pa 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 Lrd 6th ST over Root River/Root River Pa carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 6th ST over Root River/Root River Pa?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 6th ST over Root River/Root River Pa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.