Lrd Lathers RD over Turtle Creek
PoorClosed to trafficRock County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. P53016200000000
- Built
- 1887
- 138 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 147 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 474
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Lathers RD over Turtle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lrd Lathers RD over Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 521 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Lathers RD over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Lathers RD over Turtle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Lathers RD over Turtle Creek carry?
About 474 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Lathers RD over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Lathers RD over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.