US Bridges

Lrd Piper RD over Steel Brook

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 2.1M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. P28090800000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Piper RD over Steel Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lrd Piper RD over Steel Brook in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Piper RD
CrossesSteel Brook
Location2.1M E JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.86792, -88.66611
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Piper RD over Steel Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Piper RD over Steel Brook 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 Piper RD over Steel Brook carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Piper RD over Steel Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Piper RD over Steel Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.