Lrd Happy Valley D over Cherry Valley Creek
PoorPosted for loadRichland County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W JCT Cth D · Structure no. P52012900000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Happy Valley D over Cherry Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Happy Valley D over Cherry Valley Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Happy Valley D over Cherry Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Happy Valley D over Cherry Valley Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Happy Valley D over Cherry Valley Creek carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Happy Valley D over Cherry Valley Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Happy Valley D over Cherry Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.