US Bridges

Sth 93 over Turton Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 95 · Structure no. B61007400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 93 over Turton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 93 over Turton Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesSth 93
CrossesTurton Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 95
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates44.25428, -91.47333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,560 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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 Turton Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 93 over Turton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 93 over Turton Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 93 over Turton Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 93 over Turton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.