US Bridges

Lrd John Nolan DR over Murphy Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth Mc · Structure no. B13032600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd John Nolan DR over Murphy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd John Nolan DR over Murphy Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 36,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,280 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd John Nolan DR
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth Mc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05414, -89.37986
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,900 (2022)
Projected traffic44,280 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd John Nolan DR over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd John Nolan DR over Murphy 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 John Nolan DR over Murphy Creek carry?

About 36,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd John Nolan DR over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd John Nolan DR over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.