US Bridges

Sth 21 over Wisconsin R Backwater

Good

Adams County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E of 18th Ave · Structure no. B01003200000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 21 over Wisconsin R Backwater is a concrete slab carrying Sth 21 over Wisconsin R Backwater in Adams County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,160 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSth 21
CrossesWisconsin R Backwater
Location1.2M E of 18th Ave
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates44.04761, -90.00628
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 21 over Wisconsin R Backwater built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 21 over Wisconsin R Backwater 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 21 over Wisconsin R Backwater carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 21 over Wisconsin R Backwater?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 21 over Wisconsin R Backwater?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.