US Bridges

Sth 78 over Cherry Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B33009300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 78 over Cherry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 78 over Cherry Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSth 78
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1.7M N JCT Cth D
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates42.63862, -89.91631
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 78 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 78 over Cherry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 78 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 78 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 78 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.