US Bridges

Sth 81 over Br Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B22013900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 81 over Br Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 81 over Br Rattlesnake Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSth 81
CrossesBr Rattlesnake Creek
Location1.7M E JCT Cth Y
RouteState Highway 81
Coordinates42.75808, -90.93759
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 81 over Br Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 81 over Br Rattlesnake 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 81 over Br Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sth 81 over Br Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 81 over Br Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.