US Bridges

Lrd Zwettler RD over W Br Blue Mounds Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. B25014300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Zwettler RD over W Br Blue Mounds Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Zwettler RD over W Br Blue Mounds 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 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Zwettler RD
CrossesW Br Blue Mounds Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09556, -89.86078
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Zwettler RD over W Br Blue Mounds Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Zwettler RD over W Br Blue Mounds 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Zwettler RD over W Br Blue Mounds Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Zwettler RD over W Br Blue Mounds Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Zwettler RD over W Br Blue Mounds Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.