US Bridges

Lrd Sterns RD (dea over Br Badfish Creek

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 1.0M W JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. P53093500000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sterns RD (dea over Br Badfish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Sterns RD (dea over Br Badfish Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Sterns RD (dea
CrossesBr Badfish Creek
Location1.0M W JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRock County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.82461, -89.2015
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
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
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sterns RD (dea over Br Badfish Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sterns RD (dea over Br Badfish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Sterns RD (dea over Br Badfish Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Sterns RD (dea over Br Badfish Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lrd Sterns RD (dea over Br Badfish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.