Sth 81 over Dougherty Creek
GoodLafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Sth 78 to N · Structure no. B33001700000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 81 over Dougherty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 81 over Dougherty Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dougherty Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 81 over Dougherty Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 81 over Dougherty Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 81 over Dougherty Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 81 over Dougherty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.