US Bridges

Sth IRR (sth 55) over Swamp Creek

Good

Forest County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B21000600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth IRR (sth 55) over Swamp Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth IRR (sth 55) over Swamp Creek in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesSth IRR (sth 55)
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Cth M
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates45.48836, -88.96413
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 IRR (sth 55) over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth IRR (sth 55) over Swamp Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Sth IRR (sth 55) over Swamp Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth IRR (sth 55) over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth IRR (sth 55) over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.