Sth 71-S Railroad over Davis Creek
PoorMonroe County, Wisconsin · 3.3M E JCT Cth V · Structure no. B41002300000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 71-S Railroad over Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 71-S Railroad over Davis Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 71-S Railroad over Davis Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Sth 71-S Railroad over Davis Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 71-S Railroad over Davis Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 71-S Railroad over Davis Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 71-S Railroad over Davis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.