US Bridges

Sth 35 NB over Drainage Way

Fair

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 1.1 MI N JCT Limery RD · Structure no. B12056600000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 NB over Drainage Way is a steel culvert carrying Sth 35 NB over Drainage Way in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 35 NB
CrossesDrainage Way
Location1.1 MI N JCT Limery RD
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCrawford County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.10253, -91.13936
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 NB over Drainage Way built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 NB over Drainage Way 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 NB over Drainage Way carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 35 NB over Drainage Way?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Sth 35 NB over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.