US Bridges

Sth 55 over Jones Creek

Good

Forest County, Wisconsin · 15.2M N JCT Sth 32 to N · Structure no. B21001800000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 55 over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 55 over Jones Creek in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 66.5 mi (107 km).

CarriesSth 55
CrossesJones Creek
Location15.2M N JCT Sth 32 to N
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates45.85261, -88.82005
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed66.5 mi (107 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 55 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 55 over Jones 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 55 over Jones Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 55 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 55 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.