Juneau County Bridge Report Card
Juneau County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Juneau County, Wisconsin
Juneau County has 174 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 13 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.9% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,343 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Juneau County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 174 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 13 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,343 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 | 2.9% | 5.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.5% | 14.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 551,883 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 | 2.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,343 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Juneau County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cth O over Tributary Baraboo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,035 | 1925 |
| Cth H over Little Lemonweir River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 873 | 1959 |
| Cth M Cutler ST over Little Lemonweir River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 327 | 1957 |
| Lrd Orange Mill RD over Little Lemonweir River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 98 | 1971 |
| Lrd Hyer RD (dead over Bike Trail | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1970 |
| Ush12-sth16 over Webster Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,500 | 1920 |
| Ush 12-sth 16 over Little Lemonweir River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,500 | 1931 |
| Cth G over Castle Rock Flowage | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 904 | 1982 |
| Cth K over Cattail Valley Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 750 | 2020 |
| Cth O over Stewart Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 540 | 2022 |
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.