US Bridges

Sth 54 over Roaring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 4.0M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B27007600000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Roaring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54 over Roaring Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 54
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location4.0M E JCT Cth N
RouteState Highway 54
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.18323, -90.94286
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2042
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 Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 over Roaring 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 Roaring Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.