US Bridges

Lrd Blue River RD over Blue River

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Cth I · Structure no. B25017700000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Blue River RD over Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Blue River RD over Blue River in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Blue River RD
CrossesBlue River
Location1.0M E JCT Cth I
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.00525, -90.40792
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Blue River RD over Blue River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Blue River RD over Blue River 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 January 2024.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Blue River RD over Blue River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Blue River RD over Blue River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.