US Bridges

Lrd Milwaukee ST over Starkweather Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. B13057700000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Milwaukee ST over Starkweather Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Milwaukee ST over Starkweather Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,778 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Milwaukee ST
CrossesStarkweather Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09981, -89.33839
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,778 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Milwaukee ST over Starkweather Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Milwaukee ST over 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 Milwaukee ST over Starkweather Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Milwaukee ST over Starkweather Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Milwaukee ST over Starkweather Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.