US Bridges

Sth 33-E Cook ST over Fox River Canal

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B11000300000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33-E Cook ST over Fox River Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 33-E Cook ST over Fox River Canal in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 74 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSth 33-E Cook ST
CrossesFox River Canal
Location1.1M E JCT Ush 51
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.54923, -89.44281
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 33-E Cook ST over Fox River Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Sth 33-E Cook ST over Fox River Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 33-E Cook ST over Fox River Canal carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33-E Cook ST over Fox River Canal?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33-E Cook ST over Fox River Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.