US Bridges

Lrd Jacobs RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. P51004900000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Jacobs RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Jacobs RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Jacobs RD
CrossesGoose Lake Branch Canal
Location0.3M S JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.76588, -88.14061
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Jacobs RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Lrd Jacobs RD over Goose Lake Branch 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 Jacobs RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Jacobs RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Jacobs RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.