US Bridges

Lrd Jericho RD over Jones Branch

Poor

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 2.0M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. P33011200000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Jericho RD over Jones Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Jericho RD over Jones Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Jericho RD
CrossesJones Branch
Location2.0M E JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.80125, -90.3344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$164,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Jericho RD over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Jericho RD over Jones Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Jericho RD over Jones Branch carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Jericho RD over Jones Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Jericho RD over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.