US Bridges

Lrd Shadow Lane over Br Cedar Creek

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 1.3 MI W JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B66001200000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Shadow Lane over Br Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Shadow Lane over Br Cedar Creek in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLrd Shadow Lane
CrossesBr Cedar Creek
Location1.3 MI W JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.26799, -88.18147
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Shadow Lane over Br Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Shadow Lane over Br Cedar Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Shadow Lane over Br Cedar Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Shadow Lane over Br Cedar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Shadow Lane over Br Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.