US Bridges

Sth 11-SHERIDAN ST over Shullsburg Branch

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth O to N · Structure no. B33082600000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 11-SHERIDAN ST over Shullsburg Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 11-SHERIDAN ST over Shullsburg Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 11-SHERIDAN ST
CrossesShullsburg Branch
Location0.4M E JCT Cth O to N
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.57992, -90.23101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 11-SHERIDAN ST over Shullsburg Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Sth 11-SHERIDAN ST over Shullsburg Branch 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 11-SHERIDAN ST over Shullsburg Branch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 11-SHERIDAN ST over Shullsburg Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 11-SHERIDAN ST over Shullsburg Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.