US Bridges

Lrd Oriley RD over Turtle Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Rock County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth X · Structure no. B53009300000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Oriley RD over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Oriley RD over Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Oriley RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location2.0M N JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59567, -88.79075
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
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic322 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$615,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Oriley RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Oriley RD over Turtle Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Oriley RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Oriley RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Oriley RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.