US Bridges

Lrd Morgans RD over Oconomowoc River

Poor

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. P28009000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Morgans RD over Oconomowoc River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Morgans RD over Oconomowoc River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Morgans RD
CrossesOconomowoc River
Location1.0M N JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.093, -88.53989
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Morgans RD over Oconomowoc River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Morgans RD over Oconomowoc 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Morgans RD over Oconomowoc River carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Morgans RD over Oconomowoc River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Lrd Morgans RD over Oconomowoc River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.