US Bridges

Lrd Puddle Dock RD over Prairie Brook

Good

Green County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W JCT Cth C · Structure no. B23015800000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Puddle Dock RD over Prairie Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Puddle Dock RD over Prairie Brook in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Puddle Dock RD
CrossesPrairie Brook
Location1.5M W JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71707, -89.78033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Puddle Dock RD over Prairie Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Puddle Dock RD over Prairie Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Puddle Dock RD over Prairie Brook carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Puddle Dock RD over Prairie Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Puddle Dock RD over Prairie Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.