US Bridges

Lrd Airport Road E over Pheasant Branch Cr.

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B13056300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Airport Road E over Pheasant Branch Cr. is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Airport Road E over Pheasant Branch Cr. in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Airport Road E
CrossesPheasant Branch Cr.
Location1.3M W JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.11114, -89.53617
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$633,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Airport Road E over Pheasant Branch Cr. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Airport Road E over Pheasant Branch Cr. 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 Airport Road E over Pheasant Branch Cr. carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Airport Road E over Pheasant Branch Cr.?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Airport Road E over Pheasant Branch Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.