US Bridges

Lrd Narrows Valley over Narrows CR

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · At Narrows Creek · Structure no. B56017700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Narrows Valley over Narrows CR is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Narrows Valley over Narrows CR in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Narrows Valley
CrossesNarrows CR
LocationAt Narrows Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.46019, -90.10267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic211 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Narrows Valley over Narrows CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Narrows Valley over Narrows CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Narrows Valley over Narrows CR carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Narrows Valley over Narrows CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Narrows Valley over Narrows CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.