US Bridges

Lrd Center DR over Fox River

Poor

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.9M S JCT Cth Es · Structure no. P67010000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Center DR over Fox River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lrd Center DR over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 588 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Center DR
CrossesFox River
Location1.9M S JCT Cth Es
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.87706, -88.24802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic588 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Center DR over Fox River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Center DR over Fox River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Center DR over Fox River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Center DR over Fox River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Center DR over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.