US Bridges

Lrd Ferndale RD over Brewery Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. P25094000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ferndale RD over Brewery Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Ferndale RD over Brewery Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Ferndale RD
CrossesBrewery Creek
Location1.5M S JCT Sth 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.84183, -90.17878
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ferndale RD over Brewery Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Ferndale RD over Brewery 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Ferndale RD over Brewery Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Ferndale RD over Brewery Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Ferndale RD over Brewery Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.