US Bridges

Lrd 2nd Ave over Baraboo River

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Sth 123 · Structure no. B56011600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,552
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 2nd Ave over Baraboo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 2nd Ave over Baraboo River in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,552 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,907 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 2nd Ave
CrossesBaraboo River
Location0.6M W JCT Sth 123
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.46914, -89.7565
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,552 (2024)
Projected traffic3,907 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2nd Ave over Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 2nd Ave over Baraboo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 2nd Ave over Baraboo River carry?

About 3,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 2nd Ave over Baraboo River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 2nd Ave over Baraboo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.