US Bridges

Lrd Rattlesnake RD over Beetown Branch

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. P22090300000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Rattlesnake RD over Beetown Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Rattlesnake RD over Beetown Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Rattlesnake RD
CrossesBeetown Branch
Location1.8M S JCT Sth 81
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.77242, -90.87378
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$160,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Rattlesnake RD over Beetown Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Rattlesnake RD over Beetown Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Rattlesnake RD over Beetown Branch carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Rattlesnake RD over Beetown Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Rattlesnake RD over Beetown Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.