Sth 78 over Syftestad Creek
GoodDane County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. B13047500000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 174
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 78 over Syftestad Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 78 over Syftestad Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 78 over Syftestad Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 78 over Syftestad 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does Sth 78 over Syftestad Creek carry?
About 174 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is Sth 78 over Syftestad Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 78 over Syftestad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.