US Bridges

Lrd Caledonia RD over Yahara River

Poor

Rock County, Wisconsin · 1.2M W JCT Sth 184 · Structure no. B53009600000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Caledonia RD over Yahara River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Caledonia RD over Yahara River in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 229 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Caledonia RD
CrossesYahara River
Location1.2M W JCT Sth 184
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.81133, -89.15172
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2023)
Projected traffic229 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$619,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Caledonia RD over Yahara River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Caledonia RD over Yahara 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Caledonia RD over Yahara River carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Caledonia RD over Yahara River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Caledonia RD over Yahara River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.