US Bridges

Lrd Brue RD over Blue Mounds Branch

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1.0M W JCT Cth a · Structure no. B25007900000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Brue RD over Blue Mounds Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Brue RD over Blue Mounds Branch in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Brue RD
CrossesBlue Mounds Branch
Location1.0M W JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.89006, -89.86197
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Brue RD over Blue Mounds Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Brue 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 February 2024.

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

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Brue RD over Blue Mounds Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Brue RD over Blue Mounds Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.