US Bridges

Lrd Island RD over Turtle Creek

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Cth P · Structure no. P64006100000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Island RD over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Island RD over Turtle Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Island RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.4M W JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.68288, -88.68769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic322 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Island RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Island RD over Turtle Creek 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 August 2024.

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

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Island RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Island RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.