US Bridges

Lrd Penny-Benton R over Ellis Brook

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. P33093200000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Penny-Benton R over Ellis Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Penny-Benton R over Ellis Brook in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Penny-Benton R
CrossesEllis Brook
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 11
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55305, -90.29498
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 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 Penny-Benton R over Ellis Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Penny-Benton R over Ellis Brook 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 Penny-Benton R over Ellis Brook carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Penny-Benton R over Ellis Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Penny-Benton R over Ellis Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.