Lrd Swede Valley R over Elk Creek
PoorTrempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 93 · Structure no. P61015300000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Swede Valley R over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Swede Valley R over Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Swede Valley R over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Swede Valley R over Elk Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Swede Valley R over Elk Creek carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Swede Valley R over Elk Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Swede Valley R over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.