US Bridges

Sth 35 over Bn RR

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B16005800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Bn RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 35 over Bn RR in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesBn RR
Location0.5M N JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates46.63974, -92.10443
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 35 over Bn RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Bn RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Bn RR carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Bn RR?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Bn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.