US Bridges

Lrd Miess RD over Br Otter Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth II · Structure no. B25014200000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Miess RD over Br Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Miess RD over Br Otter Creek 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 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Miess RD
CrossesBr Otter Creek
Location0.8M E JCT Cth II
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.06017, -90.24517
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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
Trucks10%
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 Miess RD over Br Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Miess RD 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 Miess RD over Br Otter Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Miess RD over Br Otter Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Miess RD over Br Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.