US Bridges

Lrd Atwood Ave over Starkweather Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. B13025400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Atwood Ave over Starkweather Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lrd Atwood Ave over Starkweather Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 17,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,950 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Atwood Ave
CrossesStarkweather Creek
Location1.0M S JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.09103, -89.33422
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2023)
Projected traffic18,950 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$444,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Atwood Ave over Starkweather Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Atwood Ave over Starkweather 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Atwood Ave over Starkweather Creek carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Atwood Ave over Starkweather Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Atwood Ave over Starkweather Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.