US Bridges

Sth 35 over Rose Valley Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B06002900000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Rose Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 35 over Rose Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 35
CrossesRose Valley Creek
Location2.3M N JCT Cth O
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.2517, -91.85218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 35 over Rose Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Rose Valley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Rose Valley Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Rose Valley Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Sth 35 over Rose Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.