US Bridges

Sth 59-FULTON ST over Saunders Creek

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B53010000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 59-FULTON ST over Saunders Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sth 59-FULTON ST over Saunders Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,937 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 59-FULTON ST
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Ush 51
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates42.83139, -89.06528
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,937 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 59-FULTON ST over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 59-FULTON ST over Saunders 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 59-FULTON ST over Saunders Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 59-FULTON ST over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 59-FULTON ST over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.