Sth 121 over S Fk Elk Creek
FairBuffalo County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B06005000000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 121 over S Fk Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 121 over S Fk Elk Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 121 over S Fk Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Sth 121 over S Fk Elk 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 121 over S Fk Elk Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 121 over S Fk Elk Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 121 over S Fk Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.