Sth 81 over Pats Creek
FairLafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. B33001200000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 81 over Pats Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 81 over Pats Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 81 over Pats Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 81 over Pats 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 81 over Pats Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sth 81 over Pats Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 81 over Pats Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.