US Bridges

Lrd Townline RD over Trib. to Milwaukee R

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Wisconsin · Town of Kewaskum · Structure no. P66091100000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Townline RD over Trib. to Milwaukee R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Townline RD over Trib. to Milwaukee R in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Townline RD
CrossesTrib. to Milwaukee R
LocationTown of Kewaskum
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.51313, -88.28138
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$129,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Townline RD over Trib. to Milwaukee R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Townline RD over Trib. to Milwaukee R 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Townline RD over Trib. to Milwaukee R carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Townline RD over Trib. to Milwaukee R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Townline RD over Trib. to Milwaukee R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.