US Bridges

Lrd Seven Mile RD over Br Root River

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. P51090600000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Seven Mile RD over Br Root River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lrd Seven Mile RD over Br Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,240 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Seven Mile RD
CrossesBr Root River
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.82903, -87.91513
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2041
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

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 Seven Mile RD over Br Root River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Seven Mile RD over Br 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 September 2024.

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

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Seven Mile RD over Br Root River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Seven Mile RD over Br Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.