US Bridges

Lrd Aetna RD over Shullsburg Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth I · Structure no. B33005500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Aetna RD over Shullsburg Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Aetna RD over Shullsburg Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Aetna RD
CrossesShullsburg Branch
Location1.1M E JCT Cth I
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.56586, -90.32767
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Aetna RD over Shullsburg Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Aetna RD over Shullsburg 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Aetna RD over Shullsburg Branch carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Aetna RD over Shullsburg Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Aetna RD over Shullsburg Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.