US Bridges

Sth 35 over Blake Fork Creek

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Cth U to S · Structure no. B22005800000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Blake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35 over Blake Fork Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,590 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 35
CrossesBlake Fork Creek
Location2.8M N JCT Cth U to S
RouteState Highway 35
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.88065, -90.92016
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,590 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Blake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Blake Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Blake Fork Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Blake Fork Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Blake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.