US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Fox River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. P67090200000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Fox River is a steel culvert 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesFox River
Location0.1M E JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.07246, -88.1627
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 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 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 River RD over Fox River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd River RD over Fox River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lrd River RD over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.