US Bridges

Sth 153 over Plover River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Cth J to S · Structure no. B37001900000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 153 over Plover River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 153 over Plover River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 153
CrossesPlover River
Location2.7M E JCT Cth J to S
RouteState Highway 153
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.77075, -89.39216
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2022)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 153 over Plover River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Sth 153 over Plover 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 over Plover River carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 153 over Plover River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 153 over Plover River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.