Sth 81 over Apple Branch
GoodLafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. B33007300000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 81 over Apple Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 81 over Apple Branch 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 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 Apple Branch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 81 over Apple Branch 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 Apple Branch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 81 over Apple Branch?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 81 over Apple Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.