US Bridges

Sth 48 over Drainage Way

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI E JCT 16 1/2 St. · Structure no. B03020400000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 48 over Drainage Way is a concrete slab carrying Sth 48 over Drainage Way in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,880 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSth 48
CrossesDrainage Way
Location0.1 MI E JCT 16 1/2 St.
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates45.50988, -91.81532
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Drainage Way built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 48 over Drainage Way 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 48 over Drainage Way carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 48 over Drainage Way?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 48 over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.