US Bridges

Sth 80-WATER ST over S Fk Baraboo River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B62003100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 80-WATER ST over S Fk Baraboo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 80-WATER ST over S Fk Baraboo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSth 80-WATER ST
CrossesS Fk Baraboo River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Q
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates43.64881, -90.34934
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 80-WATER ST over S Fk Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 80-WATER ST over S Fk Baraboo River 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 80-WATER ST over S Fk Baraboo River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 80-WATER ST over S Fk Baraboo River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 80-WATER ST over S Fk Baraboo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.