US Bridges

Lrd Foster RD over Sugar Creek

Good

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Cth Es · Structure no. P64006200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Foster RD over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Foster RD over Sugar Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 517 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Foster RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.9M S JCT Cth Es
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71489, -88.56218
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic517 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Foster RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Foster RD 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 Foster RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Foster RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lrd Foster RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.