US Bridges

Sth 11 over Br Shullsburg Branch

Poor

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Cth I to S · Structure no. B33082500000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 11 over Br Shullsburg Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 11 over Br Shullsburg Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 78 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 11
CrossesBr Shullsburg Branch
Location1.9M E JCT Cth I to S
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates42.56552, -90.2723
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,220 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 11 over Br Shullsburg Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sth 11 over Br Shullsburg Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 11 over Br Shullsburg Branch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 11 over Br Shullsburg Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 11 over Br Shullsburg Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.