US Bridges

Lrd Knapp Valley R over W Fk Kickapoo River

FairPosted for load

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth P · Structure no. P62016900000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Knapp Valley R over W Fk Kickapoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Knapp Valley R over W Fk Kickapoo River in Vernon 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Knapp Valley R
CrossesW Fk Kickapoo River
Location0.5M N JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.66552, -90.78947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Knapp Valley R over W Fk Kickapoo River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Knapp Valley R over W Fk Kickapoo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Knapp Valley R over W Fk Kickapoo River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Knapp Valley R over W Fk Kickapoo River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Knapp Valley R over W Fk Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.