US Bridges

Lrd Richmond RD over Swan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. B64015700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Richmond RD over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Richmond RD over Swan Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,520 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Richmond RD
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 11
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.63572, -88.65535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$530,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Richmond RD over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Richmond RD over Swan 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 Richmond RD over Swan Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Richmond RD over Swan Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Richmond RD over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.