US Bridges

Lrd Low RD (dead E over Br Black Earth Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.25M W JCT Twin Valley R · Structure no. B13056000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Low RD (dead E over Br Black Earth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Low RD (dead E over Br Black Earth Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Low RD (dead E
CrossesBr Black Earth Creek
Location0.25M W JCT Twin Valley R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.08923, -89.58626
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Low RD (dead E over Br Black Earth Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Low RD (dead E over Br Black Earth 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Low RD (dead E over Br Black Earth Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Low RD (dead E over Br Black Earth Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Low RD (dead E over Br Black Earth Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.