Sth 179 over Otter Creek
FairCrawford County, Wisconsin · 2.4M E JCT Sth 27 · Structure no. B12002400000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 179 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 179 over Otter Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 179 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 179 over Otter 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 179 over Otter Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 179 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 179 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.