US Bridges

Sth 26 NB over Otter Creek

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 3.5 Mi. N Sth 59 · Structure no. B53026200000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 26 NB over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 26 NB over Otter Creek in Rock 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,680 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSth 26 NB
CrossesOtter Creek
Location3.5 Mi. N Sth 59
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.81811, -88.92581
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2022)
Projected traffic16,680 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 26 NB over Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 26 NB over Otter 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 26 NB over Otter Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 26 NB over Otter Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 26 NB over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.