US Bridges

Lrd Hatchery RD over Baraboo River

FairPosted for load

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Sth 136 · Structure no. P56013400000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hatchery RD over Baraboo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hatchery RD over Baraboo River in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hatchery RD
CrossesBaraboo River
Location1.0M S JCT Sth 136
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.46839, -89.81042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Hatchery RD over Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hatchery RD 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 Hatchery RD over Baraboo River carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Hatchery RD over Baraboo River?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hatchery RD over Baraboo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.