US Bridges

Sth 171 over Mill Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B52026600000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 171 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 171 over Mill Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSth 171
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Cth E
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates43.33192, -90.52829
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2041
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 171 over Mill 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 171 over Mill Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 171 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 171 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.