US Bridges

Lrd River Valley R over North Creek

Poor

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Sth 93 · Structure no. P61016800000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River Valley R over North Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River Valley R over North Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd River Valley R
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.7M E JCT Sth 93
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.26897, -91.46306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$196,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd River Valley R over North Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River Valley R over North 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd River Valley R over North Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd River Valley R over North Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River Valley R over North Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.