US Bridges

Sth 11 over Spafford Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 3.7M E JCT Cth Kk · Structure no. B33010700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 11 over Spafford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 11 over Spafford Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 11
CrossesSpafford Creek
Location3.7M E JCT Cth Kk
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates42.56502, -89.89359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 11 over Spafford Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 11 over Spafford Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 11 over Spafford Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 11 over Spafford Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 11 over Spafford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.