Sth 56-STH 80 over Horse Creek
FairRichland County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Sth 80 to N · Structure no. B52004700000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 56-STH 80 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 56-STH 80 over Horse Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 56-STH 80 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 56-STH 80 over Horse 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 56-STH 80 over Horse Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 56-STH 80 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 56-STH 80 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.