US Bridges

Lrd River RD over IH 90-IH 94

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Cth Cv · Structure no. B13008900000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over IH 90-IH 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River RD over IH 90-IH 94 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,440 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesIH 90-IH 94
Location0.8M W JCT Cth Cv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.21524, -89.36142
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd River RD over IH 90-IH 94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River RD over IH 90-IH 94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd River RD over IH 90-IH 94 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd River RD over IH 90-IH 94?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over IH 90-IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.