US Bridges

Lrd Middle RD over Myers Valley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Cth J · Structure no. P61019500000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Middle RD over Myers Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Middle RD over Myers Valley Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 load restriction.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Middle RD
CrossesMyers Valley Creek
Location0.2M W JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.23722, -91.50431
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$148,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Middle RD over Myers Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Middle RD over Myers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Middle RD over Myers Valley Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Middle RD over Myers Valley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Middle RD over Myers Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.