US Bridges

Lrd Blue School RD over Cass Valley Branch

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Cth Q · Structure no. P22090700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Blue School RD over Cass Valley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Blue School RD over Cass Valley Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Blue School RD
CrossesCass Valley Branch
Location1.5M S JCT Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01375, -90.55136
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Blue School RD over Cass Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Blue School RD over Cass Valley 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 December 2023.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Blue School RD over Cass Valley Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lrd Blue School RD over Cass Valley Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.