US Bridges

Lrd 945th Ave over Running Valley Creek

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth a · Structure no. P17095200000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 945th Ave over Running Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 945th Ave over Running Valley Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 945th Ave
CrossesRunning Valley Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDunn County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.02588, -91.66661
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 945th Ave over Running Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 945th Ave over Running 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 945th Ave over Running Valley Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 945th Ave over Running Valley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 945th Ave over Running Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.