US Bridges

Lrd Preston Ave over Babbs Creek

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. P56071000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Preston Ave over Babbs Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Preston Ave over Babbs Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Preston Ave
CrossesBabbs Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 33
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.53381, -90.0228
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Preston Ave over Babbs Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Preston Ave over Babbs 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Preston Ave over Babbs Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Preston Ave over Babbs Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Preston Ave over Babbs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.