US Bridges

Lrd Ferndale RD over Pecatonica River

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P33014400000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ferndale RD over Pecatonica River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Ferndale RD over Pecatonica River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 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 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Ferndale RD
CrossesPecatonica River
Location1.0M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.75859, -90.17117
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 Ferndale RD over Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lrd Ferndale RD over Pecatonica 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 Ferndale RD over Pecatonica River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Ferndale RD over Pecatonica River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ferndale RD over Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.