US Bridges

Lrd W Iowa RD over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth Ay · Structure no. P14007600000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Iowa RD over Wildcat Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd W Iowa RD over Wildcat Creek in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Iowa RD
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Cth Ay
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDodge County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.41385, -88.50724
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W Iowa RD over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Iowa RD over Wildcat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Iowa RD over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Iowa RD over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lrd W Iowa RD over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.