Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek
FairRichland County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B52004900000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 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 box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 80 over Melancthon Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 80 over Melancthon 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 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 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.