US Bridges

Lrd Keitel RD over Otter Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B56017300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Keitel RD over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Keitel RD over Otter Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Keitel RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.5M W JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.33282, -89.77897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2024)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Keitel RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Keitel RD over Otter Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Keitel RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Keitel RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Keitel RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.