Sth 81 over Otter Creek
GoodLafayette County, Wisconsin · 3.2M E JCT Sth 23 to E · Structure no. B33007200000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 81 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 81 over Otter Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Otter Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 81 over Otter 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does Sth 81 over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 81 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 81 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.