US Bridges

Lrd Wuthering Hill over Spring Brook Creek

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · City of Janesville · Structure no. B53022800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wuthering Hill over Spring Brook Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Lrd Wuthering Hill over Spring Brook 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,382 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Wuthering Hill
CrossesSpring Brook Creek
LocationCity of Janesville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRock County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.68278, -88.9625
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,382 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$765,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Wuthering Hill over Spring Brook Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Wuthering Hill over Spring Brook Creek 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 Wuthering Hill over Spring Brook Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wuthering Hill over Spring Brook Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wuthering Hill over Spring Brook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.