US Bridges

Lrd Fermite Drive over Penito Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1070 Feet West of I39 · Structure no. B13063700000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fermite Drive over Penito Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lrd Fermite Drive over Penito Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,960 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Fermite Drive
CrossesPenito Creek
Location1070 Feet West of I39
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05175, -89.28168
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fermite Drive over Penito Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fermite Drive over Penito 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 Fermite Drive over Penito Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Fermite Drive over Penito Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fermite Drive over Penito Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.