US Bridges

Lrd Valentine RD over Oconomowoc River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. P67070200000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,068
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Valentine RD over Oconomowoc River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Valentine RD over Oconomowoc River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,068 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,174 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Valentine RD
CrossesOconomowoc River
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 67
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10404, -88.47004
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2022)
Projected traffic1,174 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$283,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Valentine RD over Oconomowoc River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Valentine RD over Oconomowoc 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Valentine RD over Oconomowoc River carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Valentine RD over Oconomowoc River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Valentine RD over Oconomowoc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.