US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Fox River

PoorClosed to traffic

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. P67071600000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Fox River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd River RD over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesFox River
Location0.1M S JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10759, -88.1721
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$172,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd River RD over Fox River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River RD 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 October 2024.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Lrd River RD over Fox River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.