US Bridges

Sth 4th Street over Wisconsin River 42

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 86 to E · Structure no. B35015400000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
506 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,223
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 4th Street over Wisconsin River 42 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 4th Street over Wisconsin River 42 in Lincoln 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 15,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,635 by 2043. The structure is 506 ft (154.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 4th Street
CrossesWisconsin River 42
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 86 to E
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates45.47744, -89.72902
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length506 ft (154.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,223 (2023)
Projected traffic16,635 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 4th Street over Wisconsin River 42 built?

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

What condition is Sth 4th Street over Wisconsin River 42 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 4th Street over Wisconsin River 42 carry?

About 15,223 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 4th Street over Wisconsin River 42?

The structure is 506 ft (154.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 4th Street over Wisconsin River 42?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.