US Bridges

Sth 57 over Wequoick Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 54 to E · Structure no. B05032200000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57 over Wequoick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 57 over Wequoick Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,850 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 224 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSth 57
CrossesWequoick Creek
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 54 to E
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates44.55249, -87.88088
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width224 ft (68.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2022)
Projected traffic11,850 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 57 over Wequoick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 57 over Wequoick Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 57 over Wequoick Creek carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 57 over Wequoick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 224 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57 over Wequoick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.