Sth 37-STH 85 over Lowes Creek
FairEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B18014600000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 37-STH 85 over Lowes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 37-STH 85 over Lowes Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,680 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 37-STH 85 over Lowes Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 37-STH 85 over Lowes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 37-STH 85 over Lowes Creek carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 37-STH 85 over Lowes Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 37-STH 85 over Lowes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.