US Bridges

Lrd School Section over School Section Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. P67091900000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd School Section over School Section Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd School Section over School Section Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd School Section
CrossesSchool Section Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.98497, -88.4974
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic83 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 School Section over School Section Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd School Section over School Section Creek 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 School Section over School Section Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd School Section over School Section Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd School Section over School Section Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.