Sth 48 over Red Cedar River
PoorBarron County, Wisconsin · 3.4M E JCT Cth Nn · Structure no. B03009600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 48 over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 37 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 48 over Red Cedar River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 48 over Red Cedar River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 48 over Red Cedar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.