US Bridges

Sth 16 over Chub Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 5.3M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B41091800000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
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 1934, so it is 91 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 16
CrossesChub Creek
Location5.3M E JCT Cth a
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.94074, -90.581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 over Chub 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 16 over Chub Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 over Chub Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 16 over Chub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.