US Bridges

Lrd Silver Spring over Sussex Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth F · Structure no. B67014900000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Silver Spring over Sussex Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Silver Spring over Sussex Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,120 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Silver Spring
CrossesSussex Creek
Location0.4M W JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.13281, -88.21659
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Silver Spring over Sussex Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Silver Spring over Sussex 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Silver Spring over Sussex Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Silver Spring over Sussex Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Silver Spring over Sussex Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.