Walworth County Bridge Report Card
Walworth County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Walworth County has 215 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 10 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.7% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,618 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Walworth County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 215 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 10 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,618 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.7% | 7.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.7% | 9.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,125,412 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,618 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Walworth County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd County Line RD over Little Turtle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1970 |
| Lrd Bissel RD over Nippersink Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1920 |
| Lrd Richmond RD over Swan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1982 |
| Lrd Town Hall RD over Ladd Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 496 | 1974 |
| Lrd Beach RD over East Troy Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 425 | 1980 |
| Lrd Peters RD over Br Little Turtle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 235 | 1956 |
| Lrd Peters RD over Cmstpp Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1939 |
| Lrd Hillside RD over Cmstpp Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 107 | 1920 |
| Lrd Geneva ST over Southwick Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,900 | 1939 |
| Lrd Washington ST over Swan Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 3,900 | 1930 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.