US Bridges

Lrd Cherry Lane over Maunesha River

Poor

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Sth 19 · Structure no. B13037300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cherry Lane over Maunesha River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Cherry Lane over Maunesha River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cherry Lane
CrossesMaunesha River
Location1.3M N JCT Sth 19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.18261, -89.02919
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2022)
Projected traffic111 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Cherry Lane over Maunesha River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cherry Lane over Maunesha River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cherry Lane over Maunesha River carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Cherry Lane over Maunesha River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cherry Lane over Maunesha River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.