US Bridges

Lrd Riverbend RD over Feather Brook

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Sth 78 · Structure no. P33094600000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Riverbend RD over Feather Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Riverbend RD over Feather Brook in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Riverbend RD
CrossesFeather Brook
Location1.7M E JCT Sth 78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.59388, -89.96605
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$135,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Riverbend RD over Feather Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Riverbend RD over Feather Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Riverbend RD over Feather Brook carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Riverbend RD over Feather Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Riverbend RD over Feather Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.