US Bridges

Lrd Bissel RD over Nippersink Creek

PoorPosted for load

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Cth B · Structure no. P64090200000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bissel RD over Nippersink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Bissel RD over Nippersink Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Bissel RD
CrossesNippersink Creek
Location1.5M S JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.49719, -88.48604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bissel RD over Nippersink Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bissel RD over Nippersink Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bissel RD over Nippersink Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Bissel RD over Nippersink Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bissel RD over Nippersink Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.