US Bridges

Sth 29 W over Wisc Central Ltd RR

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth X · Structure no. B10017400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 W over Wisc Central Ltd RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 W over Wisc Central Ltd RR in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSth 29 W
CrossesWisc Central Ltd RR
Location0.6M W JCT Cth X
RouteState Highway 29
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.94343, -90.55516
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2022)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 29 W over Wisc Central Ltd RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 W over Wisc Central Ltd RR 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 W over Wisc Central Ltd RR carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 W over Wisc Central Ltd RR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 W over Wisc Central Ltd RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.