US Bridges

Sth 170 over Tiffany Creek

Good

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 2.0M E JCT Sth 128 · Structure no. B17013200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 170 over Tiffany Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 170 over Tiffany Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSth 170
CrossesTiffany Creek
Location2.0M E JCT Sth 128
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates45.05065, -92.1363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 170 over Tiffany Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 170 over Tiffany 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 170 over Tiffany Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 170 over Tiffany Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 170 over Tiffany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.