Lrd Fort Defiance over Otter Creek
FairLafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. P33010100000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Fort Defiance over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Fort Defiance over Otter Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Fort Defiance over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Fort Defiance over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Fort Defiance over Otter Creek carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Fort Defiance over Otter Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).
Who owns Lrd Fort Defiance over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.