US Bridges

Lrd Ewing Ave over Rubicon River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Wisconsin · 200 N JCT Sth 60 · Structure no. B66018600000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ewing Ave over Rubicon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Ewing Ave over Rubicon River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Ewing Ave
CrossesRubicon River
Location200 N JCT Sth 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.31711, -88.36705
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$154,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Ewing Ave over Rubicon River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Ewing Ave over Rubicon River 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 Ewing Ave over Rubicon River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Ewing Ave over Rubicon River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ewing Ave over Rubicon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.