US Bridges

Lrd Ferndale RD over Rock Branch

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 3.1M S JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. B25013900000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ferndale RD over Rock Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Ferndale RD over Rock Branch in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Ferndale RD
CrossesRock Branch
Location3.1M S JCT Sth 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.82069, -90.17275
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic196 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ferndale RD over Rock Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Ferndale RD over Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Ferndale RD over Rock Branch carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Ferndale RD over Rock Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ferndale RD over Rock Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.