US Bridges

Lrd Friendship ST over Shullsburg Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. B33012100000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Friendship ST over Shullsburg Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Friendship ST over Shullsburg Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 331 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Friendship ST
CrossesShullsburg Branch
Location0.3M S JCT Sth 11
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.57776, -90.22685
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2022)
Projected traffic364 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Friendship ST over Shullsburg Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Friendship ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Friendship ST over Shullsburg Branch carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Friendship ST over Shullsburg Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Friendship ST over Shullsburg Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.