Sth 71 over Baraboo River
FairMonroe County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Cth W to N · Structure no. B41011400000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 71 over Baraboo River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 71 over Baraboo River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 71 over Baraboo River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 71 over Baraboo River 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 71 over Baraboo River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 71 over Baraboo River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 71 over Baraboo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.