US Bridges

Lrd Ruger Avenue over Spring Brook

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 2.0M W JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. B53028000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,690
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ruger Avenue over Spring Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Ruger Avenue over Spring Brook in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,059 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Ruger Avenue
CrossesSpring Brook
Location2.0M W JCT Sth 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRock County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.68444, -88.98069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2022)
Projected traffic4,059 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ruger Avenue over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Ruger Avenue over Spring Brook 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 Ruger Avenue over Spring Brook carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Ruger Avenue over Spring Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ruger Avenue over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.