Sth 98-ELM DR over Bear Creek
PoorClark County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth K to S · Structure no. B10005300000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 98-ELM DR over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 98-ELM DR over Bear Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 105 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 98-ELM DR over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is Sth 98-ELM DR over Bear Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 98-ELM DR over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 98-ELM DR over Bear Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 98-ELM DR over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.