WIS 81 and County Q bridges over the Rock River - Rock County

Project location | Project overview | Schedule | Traffic impacts/detours | Status/phase | Contact information

Project location

WIS 81 and County Q bridges over the Rock River, Beloit - Rock County

Project overview

WisDOT is proposing to improve the WIS 81 bridge over the Rock River in the City of Beloit and County Q bridge over the Rock River in the Town of Beloit. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the bridges to extend their service life.

Proposed improvements on the WIS 81 bridge include:

  • Joint replacement
  • Approach slab replacement
  • Concrete surface repair
  • Replacement of back walls and parapets
  • Curb repairs
  • Painting the structure

Proposed improvements on the County Q bridge include:

  • Bridge deck replacement
  • Joint replacement
  • Approach slab replacement
  • Concrete surface repairs
  • Minor grade raise
  • Guardrail replacement
  • Spot painting of joints and girders
  • Replacement of abutment back wall

Schedule

  • April 23, 2025 - Public Involvement Meeting
    • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
      Beloit Public Library, Community Room
      605 Eclispe Boulevard, Beloit
  • 2027 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

WIS 81 will remain open to traffic under lane closures. County Q will be closed to all traffic.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Josh Nelson, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 246-3857
joshua.nelson@dot.wi.gov

Hannah Punzel
WisDOT Southwest Region Communications Manager
(608) 246-7907
hannah.punzel@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Southwest Region, Madison Office
2101 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 246-3800
TTY: 711
Email: swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov