US Bridges

Lrd Willard Ave over Rock River

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. B53013300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
814 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Willard Ave over Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Willard Ave over Rock River in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,677 by 2043. The structure is 814 ft (248.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Willard Ave
CrossesRock River
Location1.0M S JCT Sth 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRock County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.66486, -89.04953
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length814 ft (248.2 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,677 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Willard Ave over Rock River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Willard Ave over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Willard Ave over Rock River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Willard Ave over Rock River?

The structure is 814 ft (248.2 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Willard Ave over Rock River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.