US Bridges

Lrd Rutledge ST over Yahara River

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. B13048200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,776
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Rutledge ST over Yahara River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Rutledge ST over Yahara River 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 1,776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,953 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Rutledge ST
CrossesYahara River
Location0.5M S JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.08599, -89.355
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,776 (2022)
Projected traffic1,953 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 Rutledge ST over Yahara River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Rutledge ST over Yahara River 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 Rutledge ST over Yahara River carry?

About 1,776 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Rutledge ST over Yahara River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Rutledge ST over Yahara River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.