US Bridges

Lrd Ridge RD over IH 94

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Cth Bb · Structure no. B13015600000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ridge RD over IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Ridge RD over IH 94 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81 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 Ridge RD
CrossesIH 94
Location2.1M N JCT Cth Bb
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.1083, -89.14174
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
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 Ridge RD over IH 94 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Lrd Ridge 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 September 2024.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Ridge RD over IH 94?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ridge RD over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.