US Bridges

Lrd Walrath ST over Farmers Valley Creek

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B41017200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Walrath ST over Farmers Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Walrath ST over Farmers Valley Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,040 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Walrath ST
CrossesFarmers Valley Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.93858, -90.791
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Walrath ST over Farmers Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Walrath ST over Farmers Valley Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Walrath ST over Farmers Valley Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Walrath ST over Farmers Valley Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Walrath ST over Farmers Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.