US Bridges

Lrd Sun Valley Par over Wisc-Calumet RR

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Cth Pb · Structure no. B13012700000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sun Valley Par over Wisc-Calumet RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Sun Valley Par over Wisc-Calumet RR in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Sun Valley Par
CrossesWisc-Calumet RR
Location0.9M E JCT Cth Pb
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.92864, -89.50544
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2022)
Projected traffic184 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Sun Valley Par over Wisc-Calumet RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sun Valley Par over Wisc-Calumet RR 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 Sun Valley Par over Wisc-Calumet RR carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Sun Valley Par over Wisc-Calumet RR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sun Valley Par over Wisc-Calumet RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.