Sth 17 over Big Hay Meadow Creek
GoodLincoln County, Wisconsin · 2.9M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B35002000000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 17 over Big Hay Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 17 over Big Hay Meadow Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 17 over Big Hay Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 17 over Big Hay Meadow 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 17 over Big Hay Meadow Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 17 over Big Hay Meadow Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 17 over Big Hay Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.