US Bridges

Sth 25 over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Kk · Structure no. B06029900000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 25 over Little Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 25 over Little Bear Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 25
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Kk
RouteState Highway 25
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.49843, -92.00992
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sth 25 over Little Bear 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 25 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 25 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 25 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.