US Bridges

Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N Minn State Line · Structure no. B06015900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesSth 25
CrossesMississippi River Slough
Location2.1M N Minn State Line
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates44.41473, -92.01151
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough 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 25 over Mississippi River Slough carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 25 over Mississippi River Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.