US Bridges

Lrd West Puerner S over Rock River

Good

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · City of Jefferson · Structure no. B28009500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
413 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,354
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd West Puerner S over Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd West Puerner S over Rock River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 2,354 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,589 by 2043. The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd West Puerner S
CrossesRock River
LocationCity of Jefferson
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01231, -88.81372
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (125.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,354 (2022)
Projected traffic2,589 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Puerner S over Rock River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd West Puerner S over Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd West Puerner S over Rock River carry?

About 2,354 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lrd West Puerner S over Rock River?

The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd West Puerner S over Rock River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.