US Bridges

Lrd Paulson RD over Sugar River

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT of Cth J · Structure no. B13056800000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Paulson RD over Sugar River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Paulson RD over Sugar River 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 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Paulson RD
CrossesSugar River
Location0.7M E JCT of Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01686, -89.61
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Paulson RD over Sugar River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Paulson RD over Sugar 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 Paulson RD over Sugar River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Paulson RD over Sugar River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Paulson RD over Sugar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.