US Bridges

Sth 16 over Chub Creek

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth M to N · Structure no. B41018900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 over Chub Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 16 over Chub Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 16
CrossesChub Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Cth M to N
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.95308, -90.54604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 16 over Chub Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 over Chub 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 16 over Chub Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 over Chub Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sth 16 over Chub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.