US Bridges

Sth 30 WB over Soo Line RR

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Ush 51 to N · Structure no. B13044200000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
455 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 30 WB over Soo Line RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 30 WB over Soo Line RR in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,380 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSth 30 WB
CrossesSoo Line RR
Location0.6M W JCT Ush 51 to N
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.10672, -89.32312
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.6 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,650 (2022)
Projected traffic22,380 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 30 WB over Soo Line RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 30 WB over Soo Line RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 30 WB over Soo Line RR carry?

About 18,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 30 WB over Soo Line RR?

The structure is 455 ft (138.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 30 WB over Soo Line RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.