US Bridges

Lrd Cave RD over Pedler Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1.1M S JCT Sth 39 · Structure no. B25008900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cave RD over Pedler Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Cave RD over Pedler Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cave RD
CrossesPedler Creek
Location1.1M S JCT Sth 39
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIowa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.89394, -90.25642
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 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 traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cave RD over Pedler Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cave RD over Pedler 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cave RD over Pedler Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Cave RD over Pedler Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cave RD over Pedler Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.