US Bridges

Lrd Norway Valley over Tamarack River

PoorPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Sth 93 · Structure no. P61019300000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Norway Valley over Tamarack River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Norway Valley over Tamarack River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 97 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLrd Norway Valley
CrossesTamarack River
Location2.3M N JCT Sth 93
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.19342, -91.42056
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 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 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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$143,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Norway Valley over Tamarack River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Lrd Norway Valley over Tamarack 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 Norway Valley over Tamarack River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Norway Valley over Tamarack River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Norway Valley over Tamarack River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.