US Bridges

Lrd Preston RD over Cass Valley Branch

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. P22014700000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Preston RD over Cass Valley Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Preston RD over Cass Valley Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Preston RD
CrossesCass Valley Branch
Location2.6M N JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.00594, -90.52322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$144,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Preston RD over Cass Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Preston RD over Cass Valley Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Preston RD over Cass Valley Branch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Preston RD over Cass Valley Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Preston RD over Cass Valley Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.