US Bridges

Sth 35 over Upper Tamarack River

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 3.4M N JCT Cth T to E · Structure no. B16007600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Upper Tamarack River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 35 over Upper Tamarack River in Douglas 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesUpper Tamarack River
Location3.4M N JCT Cth T to E
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates46.26627, -92.15469
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 35 over Upper Tamarack River built?

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

What condition is Sth 35 over Upper Tamarack River 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 Upper Tamarack River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Upper Tamarack River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sth 35 over Upper Tamarack River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.