US Bridges

Lrd Rock River RD over Bark River

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Sth 106 · Structure no. B28006100000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Rock River RD over Bark River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Rock River RD over Bark River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Rock River RD
CrossesBark River
Location0.3M S JCT Sth 106
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.92542, -88.82639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rock River RD over Bark River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Rock River RD over Bark River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Rock River RD over Bark River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Rock River RD over Bark River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Rock River RD over Bark River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.