US Bridges

Lrd Lee Valley RD over Spring Valley Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Sth 78 · Structure no. P13094300000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lee Valley RD over Spring Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Lee Valley RD over Spring Valley Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Lee Valley RD
CrossesSpring Valley Creek
Location2.3M E JCT Sth 78
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.866, -89.76953
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Lee Valley RD over Spring Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lee Valley RD over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lee Valley RD over Spring Valley Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Lee Valley RD over Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lee Valley RD over Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.