Lrd Hovey Valley R over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadBuffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth Z · Structure no. P06014300000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Hovey Valley R over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hovey Valley R over Elk Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Hovey Valley R over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Hovey Valley R over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Hovey Valley R over Elk Creek carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Hovey Valley R over Elk Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Hovey Valley R over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.