US Bridges

Sth 80 over Trib. to Morrey Creek

FairPosted for load

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 3.5MI. N Cth P West · Structure no. B25017600000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 80 over Trib. to Morrey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sth 80 over Trib. to Morrey Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 80
CrossesTrib. to Morrey Creek
Location3.5MI. N Cth P West
RouteState Highway 80
CountyIowa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.16012, -90.34739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 80 over Trib. to Morrey Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 80 over Trib. to Morrey 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 80 over Trib. to Morrey Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 80 over Trib. to Morrey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 80 over Trib. to Morrey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.