US Bridges

Sth 71 over Morris Creek

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth U to S · Structure no. B41025400000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 71 over Morris Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 71 over Morris Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSth 71
CrossesMorris Creek
Location0.7M E JCT Cth U to S
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates43.82365, -90.61035
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 71 over Morris Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 71 over Morris 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 71 over Morris Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 71 over Morris Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 71 over Morris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.