US Bridges

Lrd Lake Mendota D over Shorewood Boathouse Acce

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth Ms · Structure no. B13069200000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lake Mendota D over Shorewood Boathouse Acce is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Lake Mendota D over Shorewood Boathouse Acce in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Lake Mendota D
CrossesShorewood Boathouse Acce
Location0.8M N JCT Cth Ms
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.08411, -89.44994
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$609,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lake Mendota D over Shorewood Boathouse Acce built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lake Mendota D over Shorewood Boathouse Acce 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 Lake Mendota D over Shorewood Boathouse Acce carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Lake Mendota D over Shorewood Boathouse Acce?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lake Mendota D over Shorewood Boathouse Acce?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.