US Bridges

Lrd N Shore RD over Delavan Lake

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Sth 50 · Structure no. P64008500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Shore RD over Delavan Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N Shore RD over Delavan Lake in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,257 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N Shore RD
CrossesDelavan Lake
Location0.7M S JCT Sth 50
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalworth County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.61808, -88.60969
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Shore RD over Delavan Lake built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N Shore RD over Delavan Lake 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 N Shore RD over Delavan Lake carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N Shore RD over Delavan Lake?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Shore RD over Delavan Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.