US Bridges

Lrd Town Line RD over Badfish Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.6M W JCT Cth Mm · Structure no. P13090500000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Town Line RD over Badfish Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Town Line RD over Badfish Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 904 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Town Line RD
CrossesBadfish Creek
Location1.6M W JCT Cth Mm
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93514, -89.35144
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2022)
Projected traffic904 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Town Line RD over Badfish Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Town Line RD over Badfish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Town Line RD over Badfish Creek carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Town Line RD over Badfish Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Town Line RD over Badfish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.