US Bridges

Lrd Betchler RD over Duck Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. P28007500000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Betchler RD over Duck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Betchler RD over Duck Creek in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Betchler RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97936, -88.67042
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Betchler RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Betchler RD over Duck Creek 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 Betchler RD over Duck Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Betchler RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Lrd Betchler RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.