US Bridges

Lrd Spring Valley over Mullet River

PoorPosted for load

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. P59092600000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spring Valley over Mullet River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Spring Valley over Mullet River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 105 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Spring Valley
CrossesMullet River
Location0.7M S JCT Sth 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.77273, -88.12041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Spring Valley over Mullet River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Lrd Spring Valley over Mullet River 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 Spring Valley over Mullet River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Spring Valley over Mullet River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spring Valley over Mullet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.