US Bridges

Lrd Otter Creek Ro over Otter CR

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E Pine Meadow RD · Structure no. B56017600000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Otter Creek Ro over Otter CR is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Otter Creek Ro over Otter CR 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Otter Creek Ro
CrossesOtter CR
Location1.1M E Pine Meadow RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.2782, -89.78637
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Otter Creek Ro over Otter CR built?

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

What condition is Lrd Otter Creek Ro over Otter CR 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 Otter Creek Ro over Otter CR carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Otter Creek Ro over Otter CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Otter Creek Ro over Otter CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.