US Bridges

Sth 35 over Picatee Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B12004100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Picatee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 35 over Picatee Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 35
CrossesPicatee Creek
Location1.2M N JCT Cth N
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCrawford County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.14085, -91.14268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 35 over Picatee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Picatee Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Picatee Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Picatee Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Picatee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.