US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Blue Mounds Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Ush 14 Sec. 9 · Structure no. B25016200000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Blue Mounds Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd River RD over Blue Mounds Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesBlue Mounds Creek
Location2.6M N JCT Ush 14 Sec. 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.18172, -89.90064
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic22 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 River RD over Blue Mounds Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd River RD over Blue Mounds Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd River RD over Blue Mounds Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over Blue Mounds Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.