US Bridges

Sth 121 over N Br Trempealeau River

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 4.8M E JCT IH 94 to E · Structure no. B27096400000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 121 over N Br Trempealeau River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 121 over N Br Trempealeau River in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 89 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesSth 121
CrossesN Br Trempealeau River
Location4.8M E JCT IH 94 to E
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates44.44912, -91.0018
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2022)
Projected traffic636 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 121 over N Br Trempealeau River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sth 121 over N Br Trempealeau 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 121 over N Br Trempealeau River carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 121 over N Br Trempealeau River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 121 over N Br Trempealeau River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.