US Bridges

Lrd Reeve RD over E Br Blue Mounds Creek

Poor

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.7M W JCT Cth F · Structure no. P13013100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Reeve RD over E Br Blue Mounds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Reeve RD over E Br Blue Mounds Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Reeve RD
CrossesE Br Blue Mounds Creek
Location3.7M W JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.12856, -89.83581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$164,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Reeve RD over E Br Blue Mounds Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Reeve RD over E Br Blue Mounds 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 Reeve RD over E Br Blue Mounds Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Reeve RD over E Br Blue Mounds Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Reeve RD over E Br Blue Mounds Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.