US Bridges

Lrd Williams DR over Yahara River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B13013600000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Williams DR over Yahara River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Williams DR over Yahara River 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 322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Williams DR
CrossesYahara River
Location2.1M N JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.96917, -89.22275
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Williams DR over Yahara River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Williams DR over Yahara River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Williams DR over Yahara River carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Williams DR over Yahara River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Williams DR over Yahara River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.