US Bridges

Sth 26 NB over Lrd Bowers Lake RD

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 1.2 Mi. N of Sth 59 · Structure no. B53026000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 26 NB over Lrd Bowers Lake RD is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 26 NB over Lrd Bowers Lake RD in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 13,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,680 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 26 NB
CrossesLrd Bowers Lake RD
Location1.2 Mi. N of Sth 59
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.78675, -88.92214
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2022)
Projected traffic16,680 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 26 NB over Lrd Bowers Lake RD built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 26 NB over Lrd Bowers Lake RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 26 NB over Lrd Bowers Lake RD carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 26 NB over Lrd Bowers Lake RD?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 26 NB over Lrd Bowers Lake RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.