US Bridges

Sth 191-5th ST over Dodge Branch

Fair

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 4.8M E JCT Cth W · Structure no. B25093500000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 191-5th ST over Dodge Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Sth 191-5th ST over Dodge Branch 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.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 191-5th ST
CrossesDodge Branch
Location4.8M E JCT Cth W
RouteState Highway 191
CountyIowa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.88041, -89.93831
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 191-5th ST over Dodge Branch built?

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

What condition is Sth 191-5th ST over Dodge Branch 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 191-5th ST over Dodge Branch carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 191-5th ST over Dodge Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 191-5th ST over Dodge Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.