US Bridges

Sth 35 over Nemadji River

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 3.6M N JCT Cth B to E · Structure no. B16011200000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Nemadji River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35 over Nemadji River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2039. The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesNemadji River
Location3.6M N JCT Cth B to E
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates46.59333, -92.12
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Nemadji River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Nemadji River 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Nemadji River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Nemadji River?

The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Nemadji River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.