US Bridges

Lrd Spring Valley over Big Rock Branch

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.4M S JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B22014600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spring Valley over Big Rock Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Spring Valley over Big Rock Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Spring Valley
CrossesBig Rock Branch
Location1.4M S JCT Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05281, -90.45569
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$201,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Spring Valley over Big Rock Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Spring Valley over Big Rock Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Spring Valley over Big Rock Branch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Spring Valley over Big Rock Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spring Valley over Big Rock Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.