US Bridges

Lrd Washington ST over Swan Creek

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. P64071100000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Washington ST over Swan Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Lrd Washington ST over Swan Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,680 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Washington ST
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalworth County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.63109, -88.65078
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Washington ST over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Washington ST over Swan 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 Washington ST over Swan Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Washington ST over Swan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Washington ST over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.