US Bridges

Lrd Braun RD over N Br Pike River

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 2.0M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. P51006000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Braun RD over N Br Pike River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Braun RD over N Br Pike River 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Braun RD
CrossesN Br Pike River
Location2.0M E JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.68319, -87.87506
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2041
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

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 Braun RD over N Br Pike River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Braun RD over N Br Pike River 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 Braun RD over N Br Pike River carry?

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

How long is Lrd Braun RD over N Br Pike River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Braun RD over N Br Pike River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.