US Bridges

Lrd H & R DR (dead over Swinns Valley Creek

FairPosted for load

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. P06091000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd H & R DR (dead over Swinns Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd H & R DR (dead over Swinns Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd H & R DR (dead
CrossesSwinns Valley Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.26833, -91.54583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 H & R DR (dead over Swinns Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd H & R DR (dead over Swinns 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd H & R DR (dead over Swinns Valley Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd H & R DR (dead over Swinns Valley Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd H & R DR (dead over Swinns Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.