US Bridges

Sth 48 over Stump Creek

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Cth Ss to N · Structure no. B03011500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 48 over Stump Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 48 over Stump Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 48
CrossesStump Creek
Location1.4M E JCT Cth Ss to N
RouteState Highway 48
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.53028, -91.73723
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 48 over Stump Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 48 over Stump Creek 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 Stump Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 48 over Stump Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 48 over Stump Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.