US Bridges

Sth 33 over Cnw RR

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth Ef · Structure no. B11006600000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33 over Cnw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 33 over Cnw RR in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSth 33
CrossesCnw RR
Location0.5M E JCT Cth Ef
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.56682, -89.05867
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 33 over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Sth 33 over Cnw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 33 over Cnw RR carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33 over Cnw RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33 over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.