US Bridges

Sth 22-WASHINGTON over Sth 16

Good

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 3.4M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B11007200000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 22-WASHINGTON over Sth 16 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 22-WASHINGTON over Sth 16 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 56 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 22-WASHINGTON
CrossesSth 16
Location3.4M N JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates43.48731, -89.3125
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 22-WASHINGTON over Sth 16 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Sth 22-WASHINGTON over Sth 16 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 22-WASHINGTON over Sth 16 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 22-WASHINGTON over Sth 16?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 22-WASHINGTON over Sth 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.