US Bridges

Lrd Exchange ST over Yahara River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B13035200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Exchange ST over Yahara River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Exchange ST over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Exchange ST
CrossesYahara River
Location0.3M S JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.00422, -89.30289
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Exchange ST over Yahara River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Exchange ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Exchange ST over Yahara River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Exchange ST over Yahara River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Exchange ST over Yahara River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.