US Bridges

Sth 27 over Dustin Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth I · Structure no. B41039700000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Dustin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27 over Dustin Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesDustin Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth I
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates44.09129, -90.84066
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 27 over Dustin Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Sth 27 over Dustin Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Dustin Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27 over Dustin Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27 over Dustin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.