US Bridges

Lrd Spring Prairie over Honey Creek

Poor

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. P51005200000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spring Prairie over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Spring Prairie over Honey Creek 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 411 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Spring Prairie
CrossesHoney Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Sth 11
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.69767, -88.2961
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2022)
Projected traffic452 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$349,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Spring Prairie over Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Spring Prairie over Honey Creek 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 Spring Prairie over Honey Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Spring Prairie over Honey Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spring Prairie over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.