US Bridges

Lrd Roller Coaster over Ames Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. B33011900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Roller Coaster over Ames Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Roller Coaster over Ames Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Roller Coaster
CrossesAmes Branch
Location0.7M E JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.65625, -90.08267
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Roller Coaster over Ames Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Roller Coaster over Ames 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 Roller Coaster over Ames Branch carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Roller Coaster over Ames Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Roller Coaster over Ames Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.