US Bridges

Lrd Tess Corners D over Tess Corners Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Cth L · Structure no. B67034300000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tess Corners D over Tess Corners Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Tess Corners D over Tess Corners Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 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 5,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,960 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Tess Corners D
CrossesTess Corners Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Cth L
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.91952, -88.09202
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,960 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 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 Tess Corners D over Tess Corners Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Lrd Tess Corners D over Tess Corners 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Tess Corners D over Tess Corners Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Tess Corners D over Tess Corners Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Tess Corners D over Tess Corners Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.