Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona
PoorDane County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth Mc · Structure no. P13075300000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 21,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,280 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona carry?
About 21,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd John Nolen DR over Lake Monona?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.