US Bridges

Lrd LA Platte RD over Platte River

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 2.2M W JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. P22014600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd LA Platte RD over Platte River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd LA Platte RD over Platte River in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 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, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd LA Platte RD
CrossesPlatte River
Location2.2M W JCT Sth 80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.94411, -90.46261
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$137,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd LA Platte RD over Platte River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd LA Platte RD over Platte River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd LA Platte RD over Platte River carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd LA Platte RD over Platte River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd LA Platte RD over Platte River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.