US Bridges

Sth 71-STH 108 over Black River

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. B27007400000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
671 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 71-STH 108 over Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 71-STH 108 over Black River in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2042. The structure is 671 ft (204.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSth 71-STH 108
CrossesBlack River
Location1.1M E JCT Sth 54
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates44.10827, -90.99616
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.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length671 ft (204.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 71-STH 108 over Black River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 71-STH 108 over Black River 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 71-STH 108 over Black River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 71-STH 108 over Black River?

The structure is 671 ft (204.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 71-STH 108 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.