US Bridges

Lrd Owen Valley RD over Owen Valley Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth F · Structure no. B06006200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Owen Valley RD over Owen Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Owen Valley RD over Owen Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Owen Valley RD
CrossesOwen Valley Creek
Location0.6M E JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.51333, -91.88306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Owen Valley RD over Owen Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Owen Valley RD over Owen Valley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Owen Valley RD over Owen Valley Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Owen Valley RD over Owen Valley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Owen Valley RD over Owen Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.