US Bridges

Lrd Lindsay Road over Sussex Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI W JCT Cth F · Structure no. B67040300000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lindsay Road over Sussex Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Lindsay Road over Sussex Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 125 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,857 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Lindsay Road
CrossesSussex Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.10191, -88.21033
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,857 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lindsay Road over Sussex Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Lrd Lindsay Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lindsay Road over Sussex Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Lindsay Road over Sussex Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Lindsay Road over Sussex Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.