US Bridges

Sth 79 over Slovak Valley Creek

Good

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N of Cth O · Structure no. B17036400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 79 over Slovak Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 79 over Slovak Valley Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 79
CrossesSlovak Valley Creek
Location0.2M N of Cth O
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates45.08923, -92.04993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 79 over Slovak Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 79 over Slovak Valley 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 79 over Slovak Valley Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 79 over Slovak Valley Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 79 over Slovak Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.