US Bridges

1st St. West over Remington Ditch

Fair

Juneau County, Wisconsin · Sec. 32 T21N R3E · Structure no. 000032530-00062

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

1st St. West over Remington Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1st St. West over Remington Ditch in Juneau 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries1st St. West
CrossesRemington Ditch
LocationSec. 32 T21N R3E
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJuneau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.24917, -90.18083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$382,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st St. West over Remington Ditch built?

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

What condition is 1st St. West over Remington Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does 1st St. West over Remington Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 1st St. West over Remington Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 1st St. West over Remington Ditch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.