US Bridges

Sth 33 over Baraboo River

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth W · Structure no. B11002100000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33 over Baraboo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 33 over Baraboo River in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSth 33
CrossesBaraboo River
Location0.5M E JCT Cth W
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.50896, -89.53129
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2021)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 over Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Sth 33 over Baraboo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 33 over Baraboo River carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33 over Baraboo River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33 over Baraboo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.