US Bridges

Sth 64-STH 107-W M over Wisconsin River 39

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 3.4M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B35084600000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
555 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 64-STH 107-W M over Wisconsin River 39 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sth 64-STH 107-W M over Wisconsin River 39 in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2043. The structure is 555 ft (169.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesSth 64-STH 107-W M
CrossesWisconsin River 39
Location3.4M E JCT Cth E
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates45.17879, -89.71642
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length555 ft (169.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 64-STH 107-W M over Wisconsin River 39 built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 64-STH 107-W M over Wisconsin River 39 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 64-STH 107-W M over Wisconsin River 39 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 64-STH 107-W M over Wisconsin River 39?

The structure is 555 ft (169.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 64-STH 107-W M over Wisconsin River 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.