US Bridges

Sth 11 over Menomonie Creek

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Ush 61 · Structure no. B22013400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 11 over Menomonie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 11 over Menomonie Creek in Grant 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 11
CrossesMenomonie Creek
Location0.6M E JCT Ush 61
RouteState Highway 11
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.51931, -90.59444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 11 over Menomonie Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 11 over Menomonie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 11 over Menomonie Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 11 over Menomonie Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 11 over Menomonie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.