Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River
FairMarathon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Sth 97 · Structure no. B37000600000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 74 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 6 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.