US Bridges

Sth 29 over Br Gilbert Creek

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 2.2M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B17007300000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 over Br Gilbert Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 29 over Br Gilbert Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSth 29
CrossesBr Gilbert Creek
Location2.2M E JCT Cth N
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.8935, -92.03768
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 29 over Br Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 over Br Gilbert Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 over Br Gilbert Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 over Br Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sth 29 over Br Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.