Lrd Nelson RD over Sugar River
PoorPosted for loadRock County, Wisconsin · 2.6M S JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. B53002300000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Nelson RD over Sugar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Nelson RD over Sugar River in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Nelson RD over Sugar River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Nelson RD over Sugar 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Nelson RD over Sugar River carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lrd Nelson RD over Sugar River?
The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Nelson RD over Sugar River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.