US Bridges

Sth 171 over Br Knapp Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · X.X M W JCT Cth U to N · Structure no. B52014400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 171 over Br Knapp Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 171 over Br Knapp Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSth 171
CrossesBr Knapp Creek
LocationX.X M W JCT Cth U to N
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates43.31858, -90.65254
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 171 over Br Knapp Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 171 over Br Knapp 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 171 over Br Knapp Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 171 over Br Knapp Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 171 over Br Knapp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.