US Bridges

Lrd Copps Ave over Br Yahara River

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Femrite DR · Structure no. B13049500000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Copps Ave over Br Yahara River is a concrete frame carrying Lrd Copps Ave over Br 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesLrd Copps Ave
CrossesBr Yahara River
Location0.1M N JCT Femrite DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05197, -89.30961
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic236 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Copps Ave over Br Yahara River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Copps Ave over Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Copps Ave over Br Yahara River carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Copps Ave over Br Yahara River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Copps Ave over Br Yahara River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.