US Bridges

Sth 80 over Ash Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B52022100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 80 over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 80 over Ash Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSth 80
CrossesAsh Creek
Location2.5M N JCT Cth Y
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates43.29217, -90.41974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 80 over Ash 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 Ash Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 80 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 80 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.