Lrd Sherman Ave over Yahara River
FairDane County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. P13075900000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Sherman Ave over Yahara River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Sherman Ave over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 91 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 6 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 4,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,200 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Sherman Ave over Yahara River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Lrd Sherman Ave 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 Sherman Ave over Yahara River carry?
About 4,450 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Sherman Ave over Yahara River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Sherman Ave over Yahara River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.