US Bridges

Lrd Bowers Road over Sugar Creek

Good

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Cth D · Structure no. B64015800000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bowers Road over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Bowers Road over Sugar Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,480 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Bowers Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.9M S JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.73313, -88.44333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Bowers Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bowers Road over Sugar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bowers Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bowers Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bowers Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.