US Bridges

Lrd Sherman RD over Br Cedar Creek

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 2.4M W JCT Cth G · Structure no. P66006800000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sherman RD over Br Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Sherman RD over Br Cedar Creek in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,432 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Sherman RD
CrossesBr Cedar Creek
Location2.4M W JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.30963, -88.17116
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,432 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

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$264,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Sherman RD over Br Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Lrd Sherman RD over Br Cedar 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 Sherman RD over Br Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Sherman RD over Br Cedar Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sherman RD over Br Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.