US Bridges

Sth 172 EB over Dutchmans Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B05015100000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 172 EB over Dutchmans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 172 EB over Dutchmans Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 29,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,000 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 172 EB
CrossesDutchmans Creek
Location0.9M E JCT Ush 41
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates44.47875, -88.06415
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,450 (2022)
Projected traffic95,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 172 EB over Dutchmans Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 172 EB over Dutchmans Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 172 EB over Dutchmans Creek carry?

About 29,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 172 EB over Dutchmans Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 172 EB over Dutchmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.