US Bridges

Sth 191 over Ley Creek

Fair

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth W · Structure no. B25005500000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 191 over Ley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 191 over Ley Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 191
CrossesLey Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth W
RouteState Highway 191
CountyIowa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.92342, -90.00382
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 191 over Ley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 191 over Ley 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 191 over Ley Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 191 over Ley Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 191 over Ley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.