US Bridges

Lrd Big Springs RD over Big Springs Branch

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B25003600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Big Springs RD over Big Springs Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Big Springs RD over Big Springs Branch in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Big Springs RD
CrossesBig Springs Branch
Location1.2M N JCT Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.07753, -90.41747
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Big Springs RD over Big Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Big Springs RD over Big Springs 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Big Springs RD over Big Springs Branch carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Big Springs RD over Big Springs Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Big Springs RD over Big Springs Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.