US Bridges

Lrd Winchell Valle over Kickapoo River

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 131 · Structure no. B62021800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Winchell Valle over Kickapoo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Winchell Valle over Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Winchell Valle
CrossesKickapoo River
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 131
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.66488, -90.58695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Winchell Valle over Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Winchell Valle over Kickapoo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Winchell Valle over Kickapoo River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Winchell Valle over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Winchell Valle over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.