US Bridges

Lrd Northern Light over Br. Badger Mill Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M W JCT Nine Mound · Structure no. B13062500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,635
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Northern Light over Br. Badger Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Northern Light over Br. Badger Mill 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,635 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,098 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Northern Light
CrossesBr. Badger Mill Creek
Location0.1 M W JCT Nine Mound
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.00133, -89.55847
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,635 (2022)
Projected traffic5,098 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Northern Light over Br. Badger Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Northern Light over Br. Badger Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Northern Light over Br. Badger Mill Creek carry?

About 4,635 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Northern Light over Br. Badger Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lrd Northern Light over Br. Badger Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.