US Bridges

Lrd Lewis RD over W. Branch of Sugar River

Poor

Dane County, Wisconsin · 100 Ft East of Cth Jg · Structure no. P13094400000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lewis RD over W. Branch of Sugar River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lewis RD over W. Branch of Sugar River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Lewis RD
CrossesW. Branch of Sugar River
Location100 Ft East of Cth Jg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.94475, -89.71969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$129,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lewis RD over W. Branch of Sugar River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lewis RD over W. Branch of Sugar River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lewis RD over W. Branch of Sugar River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Lewis RD over W. Branch of Sugar River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lewis RD over W. Branch of Sugar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.