US Bridges

Lrd Tecumseh Ave over Lagoon Du Nord

PoorPosted for load

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B13007400000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tecumseh Ave over Lagoon Du Nord is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Tecumseh Ave over Lagoon Du Nord in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Tecumseh Ave
CrossesLagoon Du Nord
Location1.6M N JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05661, -89.34631
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic236 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$168,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Tecumseh Ave over Lagoon Du Nord built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tecumseh Ave over Lagoon Du Nord 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Tecumseh Ave over Lagoon Du Nord carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Tecumseh Ave over Lagoon Du Nord?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tecumseh Ave over Lagoon Du Nord?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.