US Bridges

Lrd Fair Oaks Ave over Starkweather Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. B13046800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fair Oaks Ave over Starkweather Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lrd Fair Oaks Ave over Starkweather Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,326 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Fair Oaks Ave
CrossesStarkweather Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09722, -89.33587
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,326 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fair Oaks Ave over Starkweather Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks Ave over Starkweather Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Fair Oaks Ave over Starkweather Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fair Oaks Ave over Starkweather Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.