US Bridges

Lrd Three Mile RD over E Br Root River Canal

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. P51004200000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Three Mile RD over E Br Root River Canal is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Three Mile RD over E Br Root River Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Three Mile RD
CrossesE Br Root River Canal
Location2.5M E JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.77155, -87.96747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Three Mile RD over E Br Root River Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Three Mile RD over E Br Root River Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Three Mile RD over E Br Root River Canal carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Three Mile RD over E Br Root River Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Three Mile RD over E Br Root River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.