US Bridges

Lrd Hoepker RD over IH 90-IH 94

Poor

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B13010000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,028
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hoepker RD over IH 90-IH 94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hoepker 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 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.

It carries about 2,028 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,310 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hoepker RD
CrossesIH 90-IH 94
Location0.5M E JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.16458, -89.31252
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,028 (2022)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Lrd Hoepker RD over IH 90-IH 94 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 December 2024.

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

About 2,028 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.