US Bridges

Lrd W Sunset DR over Fox River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. B67019900000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Sunset DR over Fox River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd W Sunset DR over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 18,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,960 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Sunset DR
CrossesFox River
Location0.1M E JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.98837, -88.2652
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2022)
Projected traffic21,960 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W Sunset DR over Fox River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Sunset DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Sunset DR over Fox River carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Sunset DR over Fox River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Sunset DR over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.