US Bridges

Sth 35 over Yellow River

Poor

Burnett County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth U · Structure no. B07001900000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Yellow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 35 over Yellow River in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,260 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesYellow River
Location1.0M N JCT Cth U
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates45.89554, -92.36467
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic9,260 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 35 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Yellow River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Yellow River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.