US Bridges

Lrd Scherbel RD over Black Earth Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. B13023100000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Scherbel RD over Black Earth Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Scherbel RD over Black Earth Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Scherbel RD
CrossesBlack Earth Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Ush 14
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.117, -89.68975
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Scherbel RD over Black Earth Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Scherbel RD over Black Earth Creek 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 Scherbel RD over Black Earth Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Scherbel RD over Black Earth Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Scherbel RD over Black Earth Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.