US Bridges

Sth 17 over Barnes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 3.4M N JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. B35007400000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 17 over Barnes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sth 17 over Barnes Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 17
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location3.4M N JCT Sth 64
RouteState Highway 17
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.20361, -89.63751
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed81.4 mi (131 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 17 over Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 17 over Barnes Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 17 over Barnes Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 17 over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Sth 17 over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.