US Bridges

Lrd Lake Kegonsa R over Badfish Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. B13067900000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lake Kegonsa R over Badfish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lake Kegonsa R over Badfish Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Lake Kegonsa R
CrossesBadfish Creek
Location0.2M S JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.89167, -89.28994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lake Kegonsa R over Badfish Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lake Kegonsa R over Badfish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lake Kegonsa R over Badfish Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Lake Kegonsa R over Badfish Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lake Kegonsa R over Badfish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.