US Bridges

Lrd Cherry Valley over Cherry Valley Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. P52090300000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cherry Valley over Cherry Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Cherry Valley over Cherry Valley Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Cherry Valley
CrossesCherry Valley Creek
Location1.4M E JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.525, -90.5225
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
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 Cherry Valley over Cherry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lrd Cherry Valley over Cherry Valley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cherry Valley over Cherry Valley Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Cherry Valley over Cherry Valley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cherry Valley over Cherry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.