US Bridges

Lrd Division RD over Jefferson Ditch

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.7 MI S of Mequon RD · Structure no. B66014400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Division RD over Jefferson Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Lrd Division RD over Jefferson Ditch in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Division RD
CrossesJefferson Ditch
Location0.7 MI S of Mequon RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.21074, -88.12294
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$254,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Division RD over Jefferson Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Division RD over Jefferson Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Division RD over Jefferson Ditch carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Division RD over Jefferson Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Division RD over Jefferson Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.