Sth 48 over Red Cedar River
FairBarron County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth M to N · Structure no. B03007900000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 48 over Red Cedar River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 48 over Red Cedar River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 48 over Red Cedar River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 48 over Red Cedar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 48 over Red Cedar River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 48 over Red Cedar River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 48 over Red Cedar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.