US Bridges

Sth 40 over Running Valley Creek

Good

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B17014800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 40 over Running Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 40 over Running Valley Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 56.5 mi (91 km).

CarriesSth 40
CrossesRunning Valley Creek
Location2.2M N JCT Cth M
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates45.00806, -91.66904
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed56.5 mi (91 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 40 over Running Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 40 over Running Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 40 over Running Valley Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 40 over Running Valley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 40 over Running Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.