US Bridges

Lrd Baxter RD over IH 94

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth Bb · Structure no. B13015500000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Baxter RD over IH 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Baxter RD over IH 94 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Baxter RD
CrossesIH 94
Location1.3M N JCT Cth Bb
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.10843, -89.16545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2022)
Projected traffic165 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Baxter RD over IH 94 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lrd Baxter RD over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Baxter RD over IH 94 carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Baxter RD over IH 94?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Baxter RD over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.