US Bridges

Lrd Twin Bridge RD over Galena River

Poor

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Cth I · Structure no. P33019800000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Twin Bridge RD over Galena River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Twin Bridge RD over Galena River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Twin Bridge RD
CrossesGalena River
Location1.3M W JCT Cth I
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.61673, -90.35328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic193 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$237,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Twin Bridge RD over Galena River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Twin Bridge RD over Galena River 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 Twin Bridge RD over Galena River carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Twin Bridge RD over Galena River?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Twin Bridge RD over Galena River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.