US Bridges

Lrd Shop Hill Road over Br Otter Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Cth II · Structure no. B25007500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Shop Hill Road over Br Otter Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Shop Hill Road over Br Otter Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Shop Hill Road
CrossesBr Otter Creek
Location2.2M N JCT Cth II
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.07583, -90.23086
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic171 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 Shop Hill Road over Br Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Shop Hill Road over Br Otter Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Shop Hill Road over Br Otter Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Shop Hill Road over Br Otter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Shop Hill Road over Br Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.