US Bridges

Sth 30 WB over Lrd Thompson Road

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W JCT IH 94 to W · Structure no. B13013500000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 30 WB over Lrd Thompson Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 30 WB over Lrd Thompson Road in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 5 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 20,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,140 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSth 30 WB
CrossesLrd Thompson Road
Location1.1M W JCT IH 94 to W
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.10582, -89.30038
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,950 (2022)
Projected traffic25,140 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$924,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 30 WB over Lrd Thompson Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Sth 30 WB over Lrd Thompson Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 30 WB over Lrd Thompson Road carry?

About 20,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 30 WB over Lrd Thompson Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 30 WB over Lrd Thompson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.