US Bridges

Lrd Forest Hills R over Br Root River

Poor

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. P51091200000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Forest Hills R over Br Root River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Forest Hills R over Br Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Forest Hills R
CrossesBr Root River
Location0.3M E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.82443, -87.91033
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Forest Hills R over Br Root River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Forest Hills R over Br Root River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Forest Hills R over Br Root River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Forest Hills R over Br Root River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Forest Hills R over Br Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.