US Bridges

Sth 93 NB & SB over Elk Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Sth 121 · Structure no. B61021100000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 93 NB & SB over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 93 NB & SB over Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,760 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 93 NB & SB
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.3M S JCT Sth 121
RouteState Highway 93
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.35819, -91.42003
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 93 NB & SB over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 93 NB & SB over Elk 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 NB & SB over Elk Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 93 NB & SB over Elk Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 93 NB & SB over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.