US Bridges

Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 3.0M N JCT Cth Cc to E · Structure no. B52015800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 80 over Melancthon 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 80
CrossesMelancthon Creek
Location3.0M N JCT Cth Cc to E
RouteState Highway 80
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.55317, -90.35476
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 80 over Melancthon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sth 80 over Melancthon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.