US Bridges

Sth 81 over Br Raccoon Creek

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 2.6M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. B53015000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 81 over Br Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 81 over Br Raccoon Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesSth 81
CrossesBr Raccoon Creek
Location2.6M E JCT Cth K
RouteState Highway 81
Coordinates42.52334, -89.17816
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 81 over Br Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 81 over Br Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 81 over Br Raccoon Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 81 over Br Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 81 over Br Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.