US Bridges

Sth 80 over S Br Yellow River

Good

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 2.2M JCT STH58 · Structure no. B29001200000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 80 over S Br Yellow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 80 over S Br Yellow River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 km).

CarriesSth 80
CrossesS Br Yellow River
Location2.2M JCT STH58
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates44.0028, -90.07002
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51.6 mi (83 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 80 over S Br Yellow River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sth 80 over S Br Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 80 over S Br Yellow River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 80 over S Br Yellow River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 80 over S Br Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.