US Bridges

Sth 54 over Trout Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 6.4M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B27006700000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Trout Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 54 over Trout Run Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSth 54
CrossesTrout Run Creek
Location6.4M E JCT Cth N
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.18856, -90.90168
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 54 over Trout Run Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 over Trout Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 54 over Trout Run Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Trout Run Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 over Trout Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.