US Bridges

Sth 93 over Br Elk Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 121 to W · Structure no. B61002300000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 93 over Br Elk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 93 over Br Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSth 93
CrossesBr Elk Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 121 to W
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates44.40805, -91.41634
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 93 over Br Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 93 over Br Elk 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 93 over Br Elk Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 93 over Br Elk Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 93 over Br Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.