US Bridges

Lrd Horseshoe Bend over Galena River

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. B33006000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Horseshoe Bend over Galena River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Horseshoe Bend over Galena River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Horseshoe Bend
CrossesGalena River
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 11
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.57161, -90.3547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Horseshoe Bend over Galena River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Horseshoe Bend over Galena 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Horseshoe Bend over Galena River carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Horseshoe Bend over Galena River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Horseshoe Bend over Galena River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.