US Bridges

Lrd Edgerton Road over Saunders Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Albion RD · Structure no. B13044100000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Edgerton Road over Saunders Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Edgerton Road over Saunders Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesLrd Edgerton Road
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Albion RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.88086, -89.06772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Edgerton Road over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Edgerton Road over Saunders 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 Edgerton Road over Saunders Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Edgerton Road over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Edgerton Road over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.