US Bridges

Sth 27 over Cp Rr/Bike Trail

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT IH 90 to W · Structure no. B41001100000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Cp Rr/Bike Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27 over Cp Rr/Bike Trail in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 years old, older 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,040 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 27
CrossesCp Rr/Bike Trail
Location0.2M N JCT IH 90 to W
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.92622, -90.82031
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2021)
Projected traffic14,040 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 27 over Cp Rr/Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sth 27 over Cp Rr/Bike Trail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Cp Rr/Bike Trail carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27 over Cp Rr/Bike Trail?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27 over Cp Rr/Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.