US Bridges

Sth 171 over Joy Hollow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · At Joy Hollow Creek · Structure no. B12018000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 171 over Joy Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 171 over Joy Hollow Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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, projected to reach 690 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesSth 171
CrossesJoy Hollow Creek
LocationAt Joy Hollow Creek
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates43.31889, -90.99261
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Joy Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 171 over Joy Hollow Creek 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 Joy Hollow Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 171 over Joy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 171 over Joy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.