US Bridges

Lrd Vosen Lane (de over Carr Valley Branch

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.15 MI W of Cth G · Structure no. P56025200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Vosen Lane (de over Carr Valley Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Vosen Lane (de over Carr Valley Branch in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Vosen Lane (de
CrossesCarr Valley Branch
Location0.15 MI W of Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.51125, -90.16681
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Vosen Lane (de over Carr Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Vosen Lane (de over Carr Valley Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Vosen Lane (de over Carr Valley Branch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Vosen Lane (de over Carr Valley Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Vosen Lane (de over Carr Valley Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.