US Bridges

Lrd C Sobotta Lane over Newcomb Valley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 95 · Structure no. P61090800000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd C Sobotta Lane over Newcomb Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd C Sobotta Lane over Newcomb Valley Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd C Sobotta Lane
CrossesNewcomb Valley Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.24689, -91.43708
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$201,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd C Sobotta Lane over Newcomb Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd C Sobotta Lane over Newcomb 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 C Sobotta Lane over Newcomb Valley Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd C Sobotta Lane over Newcomb Valley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd C Sobotta Lane over Newcomb Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.