US Bridges

Sth 107 over Freeman Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Sth 153 · Structure no. B37004000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 107 over Freeman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 107 over Freeman Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 107
CrossesFreeman Creek
Location2.8M N JCT Sth 153
RouteState Highway 107
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.84178, -89.8453
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 107 over Freeman Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 107 over Freeman Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 107 over Freeman Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 107 over Freeman Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 107 over Freeman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.