US Bridges

Sth 121 over Big Slough Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B61017900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 121 over Big Slough Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 121 over Big Slough Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

CarriesSth 121
CrossesBig Slough Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates44.43405, -91.18817
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 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 Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 121 over Big Slough 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 Big Slough Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 121 over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 121 over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.