US Bridges

Sth 172 WB over Br Dutchmans Creek

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B05015500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 172 WB over Br Dutchmans Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 172 WB over Br Dutchmans Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,025 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 172 WB
CrossesBr Dutchmans Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Ush 41
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates44.48548, -88.08198
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2022)
Projected traffic50,025 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 WB over Br Dutchmans Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 172 WB over Br Dutchmans Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 172 WB over Br Dutchmans Creek carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 172 WB over Br Dutchmans Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sth 172 WB over Br Dutchmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.