US Bridges

Lrd Roller Coaster over Pecatonica River

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.7M W JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. P33017000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Roller Coaster over Pecatonica River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Roller Coaster over Pecatonica River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Roller Coaster
CrossesPecatonica River
Location1.7M W JCT Sth 81
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.66813, -90.07372
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Roller Coaster over Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Roller Coaster 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 Roller Coaster over Pecatonica River carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Roller Coaster over Pecatonica River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Roller Coaster over Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.