US Bridges

Lrd 8 Mile RD over Root River

Good

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. P51050100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 8 Mile RD over Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 8 Mile RD over Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 374 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd 8 Mile RD
CrossesRoot River
Location1.1M W JCT Ush 41
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.8436, -87.97595
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic374 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 8 Mile RD over Root River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 8 Mile RD over Root River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 8 Mile RD over Root River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 8 Mile RD over Root River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 8 Mile RD over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.