US Bridges

Sth 80-2nd ST over Cat Creek

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth E to W · Structure no. B71003200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 80-2nd ST over Cat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 80-2nd ST over Cat Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesSth 80-2nd ST
CrossesCat Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Cth E to W
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates44.44565, -90.12758
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 80-2nd ST over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 80-2nd ST over Cat 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 80-2nd ST over Cat Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 80-2nd ST over Cat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 80-2nd ST over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.