US Bridges

Lrd Roper RD over Br Ames Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. P33017700000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Roper RD over Br Ames Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Roper RD over Br Ames Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Roper RD
CrossesBr Ames Branch
Location0.6M E JCT Cth E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60998, -90.1588
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 Roper RD over Br Ames Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Roper RD over Br Ames Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Roper RD over Br Ames Branch carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Roper RD over Br Ames Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Roper RD over Br Ames Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.