US Bridges

Lrd College Farm R over Galena River

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W JCT Cth X · Structure no. P33012200000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd College Farm R over Galena River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd College Farm R over Galena River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd College Farm R
CrossesGalena River
Location1.5M W JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.71127, -90.39933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 College Farm R over Galena River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd College Farm R over Galena River 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 College Farm R over Galena River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd College Farm R over Galena River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd College Farm R over Galena River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.