Sth 78 over Sawmill Creek
GoodLafayette County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B33010400000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 873
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 78 over Sawmill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 78 over Sawmill Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 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 78 over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 78 over Sawmill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 78 over Sawmill Creek carry?
About 873 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 78 over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 78 over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.