US Bridges

Sth 80 over Yellow River

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth N to W · Structure no. B71012000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 80 over Yellow River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 80 over Yellow River in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSth 80
CrossesYellow River
Location1.1M N JCT Cth N to W
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates44.5714, -90.18059
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Yellow River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 80 over Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 80 over Yellow River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 80 over Yellow River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 80 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.