US Bridges

Lrd Lisbon RD over Butler Ditch

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. P67076900000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lisbon RD over Butler Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lisbon RD over Butler Ditch in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 101 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 2,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,480 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Lisbon RD
CrossesButler Ditch
Location0.6M S JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0999, -88.0852
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lisbon RD over Butler Ditch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Lrd Lisbon RD over Butler Ditch 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 Lisbon RD over Butler Ditch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Lisbon RD over Butler Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lisbon RD over Butler Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.