US Bridges

Sth 26 over Allen Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 106 · Structure no. B28009100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 26 over Allen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 26 over Allen Creek in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,080 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 26
CrossesAllen Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 106
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.92039, -88.87614
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,080 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 26 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 26 over Allen 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 26 over Allen Creek carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 26 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 26 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.