US Bridges

Lrd Bethel Grove R over Br Cottage Inn Branch

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 2.2M S JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. P33090200000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bethel Grove R over Br Cottage Inn Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Bethel Grove R over Br Cottage Inn Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Bethel Grove R
CrossesBr Cottage Inn Branch
Location2.2M S JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.7591, -90.28932
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bethel Grove R over Br Cottage Inn Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bethel Grove R over Br Cottage Inn Branch 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 Bethel Grove R over Br Cottage Inn Branch carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bethel Grove R over Br Cottage Inn Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lrd Bethel Grove R over Br Cottage Inn Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.