US Bridges

Lrd Kennedy RD over Bull Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · Bull Branch · Structure no. B33010100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kennedy RD over Bull Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Kennedy RD over Bull Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Kennedy RD
CrossesBull Branch
LocationBull Branch
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52526, -90.40086
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Kennedy RD over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Kennedy RD over Bull 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kennedy RD over Bull Branch carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Kennedy RD over Bull Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kennedy RD over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.