US Bridges

Lrd Bethel Grove R over Cottage Inn Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. B33013200000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bethel Grove R over Cottage Inn Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Bethel Grove R over Cottage Inn Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Bethel Grove R
CrossesCottage Inn Branch
Location1.0M S JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.77667, -90.28972
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.
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 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 length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Bethel Grove R over Cottage Inn Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bethel Grove R over Cottage Inn 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 Bethel Grove R over Cottage Inn Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Bethel Grove R over Cottage Inn Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bethel Grove R over Cottage Inn Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.