US Bridges

Lrd Smith RD over S Fk Baraboo River

GoodPosted for load

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. P29015300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Smith RD over S Fk Baraboo River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Smith RD over S Fk Baraboo River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Smith RD
CrossesS Fk Baraboo River
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 33
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.67112, -90.28643
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Smith RD over S Fk Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Smith RD over S Fk Baraboo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Smith RD over S Fk Baraboo River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Smith RD over S Fk Baraboo River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Smith RD over S Fk Baraboo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.