US Bridges

Sth 54 over Town Line Flowage

Good

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 6.2M E JCT K · Structure no. B27012000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Town Line Flowage is a concrete slab carrying Sth 54 over Town Line Flowage in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesSth 54
CrossesTown Line Flowage
Location6.2M E JCT K
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.33539, -90.62136
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 Town Line Flowage built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 over Town Line Flowage 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 54 over Town Line Flowage carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Town Line Flowage?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 over Town Line Flowage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.