Dodge County Bridge Report Card
Dodge County scores 76 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dodge County, Wisconsin
Dodge County has 213 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 19 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.8% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,203 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dodge County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 76/100 (C). The county has 213 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 19 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,203 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.8% | 5.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 8.9% | 17.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 609,786 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 8.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,203 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dodge County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cth N over Butler Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 880 | 1949 |
| Cth Ay over E Br Rock River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 840 | 1953 |
| Cth O over Rock River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 770 | 1952 |
| Cth Tt over Crawfish River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 422 | 1956 |
| Lrd Goodland RD over Rubicon River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 233 | 1982 |
| Lrd Farmersville R over Gill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 58 | 1968 |
| Cth A over Pratt Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,400 | 1964 |
| Cth A over Cambra Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,500 | 1966 |
| Cth O over Ashippun River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,100 | 1973 |
| Cth G over Lau Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 880 | 1923 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.