South 10th Ave over Tarr Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Wisconsin · S. 10 St. over Tarr Creek · Structure no. DAPFORCOY000004
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
South 10th Ave over Tarr Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South 10th Ave over Tarr Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 10th Ave over Tarr Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 10th Ave over Tarr Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does South 10th Ave over Tarr Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South 10th Ave over Tarr Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns South 10th Ave over Tarr Creek?
It is owned by the Army.