US Bridges

Lrd S Galena RD NB over Br Galena River

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. B33012400000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Galena RD NB over Br Galena River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd S Galena RD NB over Br Galena River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd S Galena RD NB
CrossesBr Galena River
Location0.8M N JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.63461, -90.39687
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2022)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 S Galena RD NB over Br Galena River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S Galena RD NB over Br Galena River 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 S Galena RD NB over Br Galena River carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd S Galena RD NB over Br Galena River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S Galena RD NB over Br Galena River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.