Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek
GoodRichland County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B52004800000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 80 over Melancthon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.