US Bridges

Sth 35-STH 54 over Chicken Valley Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 2.4M N JCT Cth P · Structure no. B06005500000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35-STH 54 over Chicken Valley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sth 35-STH 54 over Chicken Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 years old, older 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesSth 35-STH 54
CrossesChicken Valley Creek
Location2.4M N JCT Cth P
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates44.06976, -91.60164
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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-STH 54 over Chicken Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Sth 35-STH 54 over Chicken Valley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35-STH 54 over Chicken Valley Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35-STH 54 over Chicken Valley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sth 35-STH 54 over Chicken Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.