US Bridges

Sth 93 over Passon Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Xx · Structure no. B61007600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 93 over Passon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 93 over Passon 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesSth 93
CrossesPasson Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Xx
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates44.31411, -91.46076
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
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Passon Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 93 over Passon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 93 over Passon Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 93 over Passon Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 93 over Passon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.