US Bridges

Sth 29 over Popple River

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Cth Dd · Structure no. B10015300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 over Popple River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 29 over Popple River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,280 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 56.5 mi (91 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 29
CrossesPopple River
Location0.9M E JCT Cth Dd
RouteState Highway 29
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.94333, -90.56
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed56.5 mi (91 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 29 over Popple River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 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 over Popple River carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 29 over Popple River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 29 over Popple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.