US Bridges

Lrd Lien Road over E Br Starkweather Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · City of Madison · Structure no. B13051100000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lien Road over E Br Starkweather Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Lien Road over E Br Starkweather Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,235 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Lien Road
CrossesE Br Starkweather Creek
LocationCity of Madison
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.121, -89.30277
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,235 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lien Road over E Br Starkweather Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lien Road over E Br 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 Lien Road over E Br Starkweather Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Lien Road over E Br Starkweather Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lien Road over E Br Starkweather Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.