US Bridges

Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River Canal

Poor

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. P51004100000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 484 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Five Mile RD
CrossesRoot River Canal
Location1.1M E JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.80086, -87.99231
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2022)
Projected traffic484 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

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$437,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River Canal built?

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

What condition is Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River 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 Five Mile RD over Root River Canal carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Five Mile RD over Root River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.