Sth 54 over Mississippi River 08
FairBuffalo County, Wisconsin · Minnesota State Line · Structure no. B06075200000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,008 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 54 over Mississippi River 08 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54 over Mississippi River 08 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 83 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 6 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2041. The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 54 over Mississippi River 08 built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Sth 54 over Mississippi River 08 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 54 over Mississippi River 08 carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 54 over Mississippi River 08?
The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 54 over Mississippi River 08?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.