US Bridges

Lrd Black Bridge R over Lrd Reclamation Way

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B53013700000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Black Bridge R over Lrd Reclamation Way is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Black Bridge R over Lrd Reclamation Way 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 7,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,004 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Black Bridge R
CrossesLrd Reclamation Way
Location0.4M E JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.70471, -89.02447
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,004 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Black Bridge R over Lrd Reclamation Way built?

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

What condition is Lrd Black Bridge R over Lrd Reclamation Way 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 Black Bridge R over Lrd Reclamation Way carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Black Bridge R over Lrd Reclamation Way?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Black Bridge R over Lrd Reclamation Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.