US Bridges

Lrd Furnace Hill R over Otter Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 2.7M S JCT Cth G · Structure no. B33006200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Furnace Hill R over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Furnace Hill R over Otter Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Furnace Hill R
CrossesOtter Creek
Location2.7M S JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.7402, -90.09313
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2022)
Projected traffic184 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Furnace Hill R over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Furnace Hill R over Otter Creek 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 Furnace Hill R over Otter Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Furnace Hill R over Otter Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Furnace Hill R over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.