US Bridges

Lrd Roaster RD over E Pecatonica River

PoorPosted for load

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth X · Structure no. P25011400000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Roaster RD over E Pecatonica River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Roaster RD over E Pecatonica River in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Roaster RD
CrossesE Pecatonica River
Location0.6M W JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.92158, -90.28444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic228 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Roaster RD over E Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Roaster RD over E Pecatonica River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Roaster RD over E Pecatonica River carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Roaster RD over E Pecatonica River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Roaster RD over E Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.