US Bridges

Lrd Ames Road over Ames Branch of the Pecat

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. B33014100000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ames Road over Ames Branch of the Pecat is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Ames Road over Ames Branch of the Pecat in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Ames Road
CrossesAmes Branch of the Pecat
Location0.7M S JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.6489, -90.11733
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Ames Road over Ames Branch of the Pecat built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Ames Road over Ames Branch of the Pecat 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 Ames Road over Ames Branch of the Pecat carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Ames Road over Ames Branch of the Pecat?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ames Road over Ames Branch of the Pecat?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.