US Bridges

Sth 16 E over Crawfish River

Good

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. B11017200000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 E over Crawfish River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 16 E over Crawfish River in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesSth 16 E
CrossesCrawfish River
Location1.3M E JCT Cth D
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.3658, -89.0458
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 16 E over Crawfish River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 E over Crawfish River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 16 E over Crawfish River carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 E over Crawfish River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 E over Crawfish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.