US Bridges

Lrd Sandy Rock RD over Blue Mounds Branch

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 2.7M S JCT Cth F · Structure no. B25010600000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sandy Rock RD over Blue Mounds Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Sandy Rock RD over Blue Mounds Branch in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Sandy Rock RD
CrossesBlue Mounds Branch
Location2.7M S JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.90817, -89.86447
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2022)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Sandy Rock RD over Blue Mounds Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sandy Rock 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 March 2024.

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

About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Sandy Rock RD over Blue Mounds Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sandy Rock RD over Blue Mounds Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.