Sth 29 E over Popple River
FairClark County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth Dd · Structure no. B10002000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 29 E over Popple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 E over Popple River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 56.5 mi (91 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 29 E over Popple River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Sth 29 E over Popple 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 29 E over Popple River carry?
About 5,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 29 E over Popple River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 29 E over Popple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.