US Bridges

Lrd S Main Street over Badger Mill Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 69 · Structure no. B13047600000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Main Street over Badger Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd S Main Street over Badger Mill Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 86 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,600 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd S Main Street
CrossesBadger Mill Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 69
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.98014, -89.53419
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Main Street over Badger Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Lrd S Main Street over Badger Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S Main Street over Badger Mill Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S Main Street over Badger Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd S Main Street over Badger Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.