US Bridges

Lrd Filla Valley R over Lyga Valley Creek

Poor

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Cth X · Structure no. P61015500000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Filla Valley R over Lyga Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Filla Valley R over Lyga Valley Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Filla Valley R
CrossesLyga Valley Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.37367, -91.51608
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$138,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Filla Valley R over Lyga Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Filla Valley R over Lyga Valley 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 Filla Valley R over Lyga Valley Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Filla Valley R over Lyga Valley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Filla Valley R over Lyga Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.