US Bridges

Sth 35 over Rush Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B12007300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 35 over Rush Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 35
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCrawford County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.36801, -91.13939
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 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 traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Rush 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 Rush Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 35 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.