US Bridges

Lrd Badger RD over Martin Branch

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 3.1M W JCT Cth K · Structure no. B22015000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Badger RD over Martin Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Badger RD over Martin Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Badger RD
CrossesMartin Branch
Location3.1M W JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.91358, -90.80403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Badger RD over Martin Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Badger RD over Martin Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Badger RD over Martin Branch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Badger RD over Martin Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Badger RD over Martin Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.