US Bridges

Lrd Memorial DR over Root River

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 20 · Structure no. P51070500000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Memorial DR over Root River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Memorial DR over Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 16,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,920 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Memorial DR
CrossesRoot River
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.72353, -87.79884
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: 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 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2021)
Projected traffic19,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Memorial DR over Root River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Memorial DR over Root 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Memorial DR over Root River carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Memorial DR over Root River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Memorial DR over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.