US Bridges

Sth 29 WB over Lrd Valley Road

Good

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 2.3M W JCT Sth 47 · Structure no. B58008200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 WB over Lrd Valley Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 WB over Lrd Valley Road in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,030 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 29 WB
CrossesLrd Valley Road
Location2.3M W JCT Sth 47
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.74821, -88.48564
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,030 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 29 WB over Lrd Valley Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 WB over Lrd Valley Road 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 29 WB over Lrd Valley Road carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 WB over Lrd Valley Road?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 WB over Lrd Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.