US Bridges

Lrd Femrite RD over Br Yahara River

Poor

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. P13015500000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Femrite RD over Br Yahara River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Femrite RD over Br Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Femrite RD
CrossesBr Yahara River
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05061, -89.31311
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$231,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Femrite RD over Br Yahara River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Femrite RD over Br Yahara River 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 Femrite RD over Br Yahara River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Femrite RD over Br Yahara River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lrd Femrite RD over Br Yahara River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.