US Bridges

Sth 121 over Elk Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth Bb · Structure no. B61013200000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 121 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 121 over Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

CarriesSth 121
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Cth Bb
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates44.40654, -91.42201
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 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 121 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 121 over 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 121 over Elk Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 121 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 121 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.