US Bridges

Sth 33 over Fox River

Good

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Sth 22 · Structure no. B11011000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33 over Fox River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 33 over Fox River in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 33
CrossesFox River
Location1.9M E JCT Sth 22
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.56992, -89.26785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Fox River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 33 over Fox River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 33 over Fox River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33 over Fox River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33 over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.