US Bridges

Sth 33-STH 80-STH over Hills Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Sth 80 to S · Structure no. B62002500000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33-STH 80-STH over Hills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 33-STH 80-STH over Hills Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,660 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesSth 33-STH 80-STH
CrossesHills Creek
Location1.9M E JCT Sth 80 to S
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.67176, -90.31718
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,660 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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 33-STH 80-STH over Hills Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 33-STH 80-STH over Hills 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 33-STH 80-STH over Hills Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33-STH 80-STH over Hills Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33-STH 80-STH over Hills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.