US Bridges

Lrd 6th ST Viaduct over Lrd Howe ST

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 20 · Structure no. B51006700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 6th ST Viaduct over Lrd Howe ST is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 6th ST Viaduct over Lrd Howe ST in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,080 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 Viaduct
CrossesLrd Howe ST
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.72587, -87.79165
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$443,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 6th ST Viaduct over Lrd Howe ST built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 6th ST Viaduct over Lrd Howe ST 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 Viaduct over Lrd Howe ST carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 6th ST Viaduct over Lrd Howe ST?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 6th ST Viaduct over Lrd Howe ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.