US Bridges

Lrd Gifford Road over Sth 16

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.0 MI E JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. B67015600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gifford Road over Sth 16 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Gifford Road over Sth 16 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 9,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,400 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Gifford Road
CrossesSth 16
Location1.0 MI E JCT Sth 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.10767, -88.46116
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Gifford Road over Sth 16 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gifford Road over Sth 16 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Gifford Road over Sth 16 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Gifford Road over Sth 16?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gifford Road over Sth 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.