US Bridges

Lrd Ames Branch RD over Br Ames Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. B33002300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ames Branch RD over Br Ames Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Ames Branch RD over Br Ames Branch in Lafayette 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 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesLrd Ames Branch RD
CrossesBr Ames Branch
Location0.9M E JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.63171, -90.20277
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ames Branch RD over Br Ames Branch built?

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

What condition is Lrd Ames Branch RD over Br Ames Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Ames Branch RD over Br Ames Branch carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Ames Branch RD over Br Ames Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ames Branch RD over Br Ames Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.