US Bridges

Sth 21-WATER ST over Beaver Creek

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 16 to E · Structure no. B41087200000000

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 21-WATER ST over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 21-WATER ST over Beaver Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 81 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 21-WATER ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 16 to E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates43.94472, -90.81093
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 21-WATER ST over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sth 21-WATER ST over Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 21-WATER ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 21-WATER ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 21-WATER ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.