Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona
PoorDane County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth Mc · Structure no. B13033300000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 21,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,920 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona carry?
About 21,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona?
The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.