US Bridges

Lrd Albion RD over Saunders Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Edgerton RD · Structure no. B13044600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Albion RD over Saunders Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Albion RD over Saunders Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Albion RD
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Edgerton RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.87906, -89.06647
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Albion RD over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Albion RD 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 Albion RD over Saunders Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Albion RD over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Albion RD over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.