US Bridges

Sth 80 over Dexterville Ditch

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 54 to W · Structure no. B71001600000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 80 over Dexterville Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sth 80 over Dexterville Ditch in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSth 80
CrossesDexterville Ditch
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 54 to W
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates44.37981, -90.11143
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Dexterville Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 80 over Dexterville Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 80 over Dexterville Ditch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 80 over Dexterville Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 80 over Dexterville Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.