US Bridges

Lrd Hyer RD over Waunakee Marsh

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth P · Structure no. P13092900000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hyer RD over Waunakee Marsh is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Hyer RD over Waunakee Marsh in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Hyer RD
CrossesWaunakee Marsh
Location0.5M E JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.20247, -89.54042
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hyer RD over Waunakee Marsh built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hyer RD over Waunakee Marsh 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 Hyer RD over Waunakee Marsh carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hyer RD over Waunakee Marsh?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Hyer RD over Waunakee Marsh?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.