US Bridges

Lrd Valley Lane over Little Rib River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth F · Structure no. B37020900000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Valley Lane over Little Rib River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Valley Lane over Little Rib River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Valley Lane
CrossesLittle Rib River
Location0.1M S JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.08913, -89.80891
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2024)
Projected traffic154 by 2043
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 Valley Lane over Little Rib River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Valley Lane over Little Rib River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Valley Lane over Little Rib River carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Valley Lane over Little Rib River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Valley Lane over Little Rib River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.