US Bridges

Sth 95 over Swinns Valley Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 3.3M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B06012100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 95 over Swinns Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 95 over Swinns Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesSth 95
CrossesSwinns Valley Creek
Location3.3M E JCT Cth E
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates44.25389, -91.54544
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 95 over Swinns Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 95 over Swinns 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 95 over Swinns Valley Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 95 over Swinns Valley Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 95 over Swinns Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.