US Bridges

Lrd Swift ST over Saunders Creek

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B53016700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Swift ST over Saunders Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Swift ST over Saunders Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,071 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Swift ST
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.83778, -89.06806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,071 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Swift ST over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Swift ST over Saunders Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Swift ST over Saunders Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Swift ST over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Swift ST over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.