US Bridges

Sth 93 over Tamarack Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 7.3M N JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B61011000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 93 over Tamarack Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 93 over Tamarack Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesSth 93
CrossesTamarack Creek
Location7.3M N JCT Sth 35
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates44.16847, -91.44657
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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 Tamarack Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 93 over Tamarack 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 Tamarack Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 93 over Tamarack Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 93 over Tamarack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.