US Bridges

Lrd 32nd ST West over Little Yellow River

Good

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. P29013100000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 32nd ST West over Little Yellow River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 32nd ST West over Little Yellow River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 32nd ST West
CrossesLittle Yellow River
Location1.5M W JCT Sth 80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.95222, -90.11787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic143 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 32nd ST West over Little Yellow River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 32nd ST West over Little Yellow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 32nd ST West over Little Yellow River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 32nd ST West over Little Yellow River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 32nd ST West over Little Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.