US Bridges

Lrd W Overson RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal

Poor

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. P51090300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Overson RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd W Overson RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd W Overson RD
CrossesGoose Lake Branch Canal
Location0.4M S JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.76919, -88.12474
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$164,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Overson RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Overson RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Overson RD over Goose Lake Branch Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.