US Bridges

Lrd Watertown RD over Fox River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth M · Structure no. B67017500000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Watertown RD over Fox River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Watertown RD over Fox River 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 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,320 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Watertown RD
CrossesFox River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05346, -88.19465
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2042
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

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 Watertown RD over Fox River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Watertown RD over Fox River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Watertown RD over Fox River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Watertown RD over Fox River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Watertown RD over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.