US Bridges

Lrd Riverside Lane over Pecatonica River

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. B33000200000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Riverside Lane over Pecatonica River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lrd Riverside Lane over Pecatonica River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Riverside Lane
CrossesPecatonica River
Location0.1M E JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59485, -90.02047
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$493,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Riverside Lane over Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Riverside Lane over Pecatonica River 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 Riverside Lane over Pecatonica River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Riverside Lane over Pecatonica River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Riverside Lane over Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.