US Bridges

Sth 136 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Cth Pp · Structure no. B56008100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 136 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 136 over Pleasant Valley Creek in Sauk 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 136
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location2.3M E JCT Cth Pp
RouteState Highway 136
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.48215, -89.80455
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,310 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 136 over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 136 over Pleasant Valley 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 136 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 136 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 136 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.