US Bridges

Sth 154 over Ela Valley CR

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 4.9M E JCT Sth 130 · Structure no. B56018000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 154 over Ela Valley CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 154 over Ela Valley CR in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 154
CrossesEla Valley CR
Location4.9M E JCT Sth 130
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates43.43367, -90.07214
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 154 over Ela Valley CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 154 over Ela Valley CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 154 over Ela Valley CR carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 154 over Ela Valley CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 154 over Ela Valley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.