US Bridges

Lrd Canal RD over Maunesha River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W JCT Sth 73 · Structure no. B13034800000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Canal RD over Maunesha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Canal RD over Maunesha 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 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Canal RD
CrossesMaunesha River
Location1.5M W JCT Sth 73
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.18239, -89.08842
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2022)
Projected traffic127 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Canal RD over Maunesha River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Canal RD over Maunesha 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 Canal RD over Maunesha River carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Canal RD over Maunesha River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Canal RD over Maunesha River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.