US Bridges

Sth 81 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 3.3M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B22014100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 81 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 81 over 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 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSth 81
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location3.3M E JCT Cth Y
RouteState Highway 81
Coordinates42.77433, -90.92163
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rattlesnake Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 81 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 81 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

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

How long is Sth 81 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 81 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.