US Bridges

Lrd Racine Street over Spring Brook

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B53001300000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Racine Street over Spring Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Lrd Racine Street over Spring Brook in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,275 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Racine Street
CrossesSpring Brook
Location2.3M E JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRock County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.67455, -88.99262
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,275 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Racine Street over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Racine Street over Spring Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Racine Street over Spring Brook carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Racine Street over Spring Brook?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Racine Street over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.