US Bridges

Lrd Barber DR over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI N JCT Lake Kegonsa · Structure no. P13094600000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Barber DR over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Barber DR over Unnamed Waterway 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Barber DR
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.1 MI N JCT Lake Kegonsa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.95412, -89.27971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Barber DR over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is Lrd Barber DR over Unnamed Waterway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Barber DR over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Barber DR over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Barber DR over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.