US Bridges

Lrd Wildcat Road over Otter Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. B33003500000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wildcat Road over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Wildcat Road over Otter Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Wildcat Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.6M W JCT Sth 81
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.68285, -90.06382
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Wildcat Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wildcat Road over Otter Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Wildcat Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wildcat Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wildcat Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.