US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Pecatonica River

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 2.0M W JCT Sth 78 · Structure no. B33002000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Pecatonica River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd River RD over Pecatonica River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesPecatonica River
Location2.0M W JCT Sth 78
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.75581, -89.88682
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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 River RD over Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River RD over Pecatonica 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd River RD over Pecatonica River carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd River RD over Pecatonica River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.