US Bridges

Sth 35 over Yellow River

Fair

Burnett County, Wisconsin · 5.7M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B07004300000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35 over Yellow River in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesYellow River
Location5.7M N JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates46.0035, -92.36289
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 35 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Yellow River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Yellow River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Yellow River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.