US Bridges

Sth 37-STH 85 over Taylor Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 85 to W · Structure no. B18093600000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 37-STH 85 over Taylor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 37-STH 85 over Taylor Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 37-STH 85
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 85 to W
RouteState Highway 37
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.7664, -91.54876
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2021)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 37-STH 85 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sth 37-STH 85 over Taylor 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 Taylor Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 37-STH 85 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 37-STH 85 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.