US Bridges

Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N Minn State Line · Structure no. B06002000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
407 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 407 ft (124.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesSth 25
CrossesMississippi River Slough
Location1.5M N Minn State Line
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates44.4069, -92.01693
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length407 ft (124.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 25 over Mississippi River Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough?

The structure is 407 ft (124.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.