US Bridges

Lrd Jones Branch R over Pecatonica River

Poor

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth J · Structure no. P25014500000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Jones Branch R over Pecatonica River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Jones Branch R over Pecatonica River in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4 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.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Jones Branch R
CrossesPecatonica River
Location0.3M S JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.81725, -90.32658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic159 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$243,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Jones Branch R over Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Jones Branch R over 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 Jones Branch R over Pecatonica River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Jones Branch R over Pecatonica River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Jones Branch R over Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.