US Bridges

Lrd N Milton RD over Otter Creek

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 3.1M N JCT Sth 59 to W · Structure no. B53001700000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,153
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Milton RD over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N Milton RD over Otter Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 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 9,153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,067 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd N Milton RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location3.1M N JCT Sth 59 to W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.82197, -88.93218
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,153 (2024)
Projected traffic10,067 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Milton RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lrd N Milton RD over Otter Creek 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 N Milton RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 9,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd N Milton RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Milton RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.