US Bridges

Lrd Bridge RD over Yahara River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. P13072500000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,174
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bridge RD over Yahara River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Bridge RD over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,491 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Bridge RD
CrossesYahara River
Location0.3M N JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04972, -89.33708
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,174 (2022)
Projected traffic14,491 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bridge RD over Yahara River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bridge RD over Yahara River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bridge RD over Yahara River carry?

About 13,174 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bridge RD over Yahara River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bridge RD over Yahara River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.