US Bridges

Lrd Beechnut DR over Kohlsville River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Cth W · Structure no. P66004700000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Beechnut DR over Kohlsville River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Beechnut DR over Kohlsville River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesLrd Beechnut DR
CrossesKohlsville River
Location0.8M W JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.47833, -88.33715
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$164,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Beechnut DR over Kohlsville River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Lrd Beechnut DR over Kohlsville 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Beechnut DR over Kohlsville River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Beechnut DR over Kohlsville River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Beechnut DR over Kohlsville River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.