US Bridges

Sth 25 over Engle Creek

Poor

Barron County, Wisconsin · 7.3M N JCT Ush 8 to E · Structure no. B03000600000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 25 over Engle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 25 over Engle Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSth 25
CrossesEngle Creek
Location7.3M N JCT Ush 8 to E
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates45.50717, -91.84744
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 25 over Engle Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sth 25 over Engle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 25 over Engle Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 25 over Engle Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 25 over Engle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.