US Bridges

Lrd Moscow RD over Blue Mounds Branch

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 78 · Structure no. B25002600000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Moscow RD over Blue Mounds Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Moscow RD over Blue Mounds Branch in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Moscow RD
CrossesBlue Mounds Branch
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 78
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.83078, -89.85439
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Moscow RD over Blue Mounds Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Moscow RD over Blue Mounds 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Moscow RD over Blue Mounds Branch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Moscow RD over Blue Mounds Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Moscow RD over Blue Mounds Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.