US Bridges

Lrd Arthur RD over Soo Line

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. P66007500000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
130 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Arthur RD over Soo Line is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Arthur RD over Soo Line in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 load restriction.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 206 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLrd Arthur RD
CrossesSoo Line
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.35376, -88.29267
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2022)
Projected traffic206 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$508,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Arthur RD over Soo Line built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Arthur RD over Soo Line 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 Arthur RD over Soo Line carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Arthur RD over Soo Line?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Arthur RD over Soo Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.