US Bridges

Lrd Cranston RD over Turtle Creek

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT IH 43 · Structure no. P53070700000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cranston RD over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Cranston RD over Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 years old, older 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 15,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,600 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Cranston RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.4M N JCT IH 43
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52741, -88.99209
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cranston RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Lrd Cranston RD over Turtle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cranston RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Cranston RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cranston RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.