US Bridges

Sth 27 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 1.9M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B27000300000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Robinson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27 over Robinson Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location1.9M N JCT Cth O
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates44.19765, -90.83292
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 27 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sth 27 over Robinson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.