US Bridges

Lrd Gebhardt RD over Dousman Ditch

Poor

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 2.9M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. P67073100000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gebhardt RD over Dousman Ditch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Gebhardt RD over Dousman Ditch in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,252 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Gebhardt RD
CrossesDousman Ditch
Location2.9M E JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05314, -88.10635
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,252 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Gebhardt RD over Dousman Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gebhardt RD over Dousman Ditch 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 Gebhardt RD over Dousman Ditch carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Gebhardt RD over Dousman Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gebhardt RD over Dousman Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.