US Bridges

Sth 80-E Bridge ST over Lemonweir River

Fair

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Ush 12 to W · Structure no. B29010500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 80-E Bridge ST over Lemonweir River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 80-E Bridge ST over Lemonweir River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 80-E Bridge ST
CrossesLemonweir River
Location0.2M N JCT Ush 12 to W
RouteState Highway 80
CountyJuneau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.87966, -90.16193
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 80-E Bridge ST over Lemonweir River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 80-E Bridge ST over Lemonweir 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 80-E Bridge ST over Lemonweir River carry?

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

How long is Sth 80-E Bridge ST over Lemonweir River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 80-E Bridge ST over Lemonweir River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.