US Bridges

Sth 26 NB over Wisconsin & Southern RR

Good

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.35 Mi. N of Cth T · Structure no. B28017000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 26 NB over Wisconsin & Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 26 NB over Wisconsin & Southern RR in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,800 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 26 NB
CrossesWisconsin & Southern RR
Location0.35 Mi. N of Cth T
RouteState Highway 26
CountyJefferson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.19526, -88.76723
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$968,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 26 NB over Wisconsin & Southern RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 26 NB over Wisconsin & Southern RR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 26 NB over Wisconsin & Southern RR carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 26 NB over Wisconsin & Southern RR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 26 NB over Wisconsin & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.