US Bridges

Lrd Capitol View R over Pheasant Branch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Airport RD · Structure no. B13025600000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Capitol View R over Pheasant Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Capitol View R over Pheasant Branch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Capitol View R
CrossesPheasant Branch Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Airport RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.11381, -89.55106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$149,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Capitol View R over Pheasant Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Capitol View R over Pheasant Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Capitol View R over Pheasant Branch Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Capitol View R over Pheasant Branch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Capitol View R over Pheasant Branch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.