US Bridges

Lrd Rott RD (dead over Little Baraboo River

PoorPosted for load

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth G · Structure no. P56094800000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Rott RD (dead over Little Baraboo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Rott RD (dead over Little Baraboo River in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Rott RD (dead
CrossesLittle Baraboo River
Location0.1M S JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.57762, -90.24689
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2024)
Projected traffic7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$132,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Rott RD (dead over Little Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Rott RD (dead over Little Baraboo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Rott RD (dead over Little Baraboo River carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Rott RD (dead over Little Baraboo River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Rott RD (dead over Little Baraboo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.