US Bridges

Lrd Hudson RD over Black Earth Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B13025500000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hudson RD over Black Earth Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Hudson RD over Black Earth Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 411 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hudson RD
CrossesBlack Earth Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.17664, -89.78822
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.
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 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2022)
Projected traffic452 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hudson RD over Black Earth Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

About 411 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hudson RD over Black Earth Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hudson RD over Black Earth Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.