US Bridges

Lrd Pleasant Valle over Blockhouse Creek

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. P22033300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Pleasant Valle over Blockhouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Pleasant Valle over Blockhouse Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Pleasant Valle
CrossesBlockhouse Creek
Location1.8M S JCT Sth 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.69597, -90.46211
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pleasant Valle over Blockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Pleasant Valle over Blockhouse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Pleasant Valle over Blockhouse Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Pleasant Valle over Blockhouse Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Pleasant Valle over Blockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.