US Bridges

Lrd Westport RD over Yahara River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth M · Structure no. B13034700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,586
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Westport RD over Yahara River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Westport RD over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,586 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,744 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Westport RD
CrossesYahara River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.15083, -89.40422
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2022)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Westport RD over Yahara River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Westport RD over Yahara River 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 Westport RD over Yahara River carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Westport RD over Yahara River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Westport RD over Yahara River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.