US Bridges

Sth 54 over Br School Creek

Fair

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B31002000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Br School Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 54 over Br School Creek in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,270 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 54
CrossesBr School Creek
Location1.5M E JCT Cth H
RouteState Highway 54
CountyKewaunee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.54514, -87.71243
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,270 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Br School Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 over Br School 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 54 over Br School Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Br School Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 54 over Br School Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.