Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Valentine Road Bridge

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South Face

This bridge is surrounded by private property and owners who don't seem real enthusiastic about bridge hunters and sightseers.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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Oblique View

If you really want to see this bridge (and there really isn't much reason to do so) the speed limit here is 15 MPH and it is strictly enforced.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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The west portal

Note how the deck follows the contour of the arch.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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Deck and south railing

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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East Approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Oconomowoc River on Valentine Road in Oconomowoc Lake
Location: Oconomowoc Lake, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1940
Design: Arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 33.1 ft.
Total length: 35.1 ft.
Deck width: 22.3 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +43.10430, -88.46975 (decimal degrees)
43°06'15" N, 88°28'11" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 34963 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 08/2006): Deck condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Appraisal: Functionally obsolete
Sufficiency rating: 68.2 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 980