US Bridges

Lrd Brandherm RD over Bra Sugar River

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 1.8M W JCT Cth K · Structure no. P53092400000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Brandherm RD over Bra Sugar River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Brandherm RD over Bra Sugar River in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Brandherm RD
CrossesBra Sugar River
Location1.8M W JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.51297, -89.26297
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Brandherm RD over Bra Sugar River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Brandherm RD over Bra Sugar River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Brandherm RD over Bra Sugar River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Brandherm RD over Bra Sugar River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lrd Brandherm RD over Bra Sugar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.