US Bridges

Sth 121 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Sth 88 · Structure no. B06005100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 121 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 121 over Three Mile Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

CarriesSth 121
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location2.5M E JCT Sth 88
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates44.46539, -91.62666
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic648 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 121 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 121 over Three Mile 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 Three Mile Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 121 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 121 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.