US Bridges

Sth 171 over Copper CR

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 5.3M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B12014100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 171 over Copper CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 171 over Copper CR in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesSth 171
CrossesCopper CR
Location5.3M E JCT Sth 35
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates43.32499, -90.96596
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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 171 over Copper CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 171 over Copper CR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 171 over Copper CR carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 171 over Copper CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 171 over Copper CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.