Sth 78 over E Br Pecatonica River
Lafayette County, Wisconsin · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Sth 78 over E Br Pecatonica River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 94 of the 217 inventoried bridges in Lafayette County rated fair (43.3%); 21 (9.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 151 ft |
| Location | 0.2M N Jct Cth F to W |
| NBI structure number | B33004000000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lafayette County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sth 23-sth 81-main over Pecatonica River | 1968 | 10,400 | Fair |
| Ush 151 over Galena R Headwaters | 2004 | 9,800 | Fair |
| Ush 151 NB over Cottage Inn Branch | 2002 | 5,250 | Fair |
| Ush 151 SB over Cottage Inn Branch | 2003 | 5,250 | Good |
| Ush 151 NB over Lrd Private Drive/pecato | 2002 | 5,250 | Good |
| Ush 151 SB over Pecatonica River | 2003 | 5,250 | Good |
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