US Bridges

Lrd Commercial Ave over Starkweather Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Nakoosa TR · Structure no. B13038900000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Commercial Ave over Starkweather Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Commercial Ave over Starkweather Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,291 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Commercial Ave
CrossesStarkweather Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Nakoosa TR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.11081, -89.31589
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,291 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Commercial Ave over Starkweather Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Commercial Ave over Starkweather Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Commercial Ave over Starkweather Creek carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Commercial Ave over Starkweather Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Commercial Ave over Starkweather Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.