US Bridges

Sth 29 WB over Plover River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.05M W JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B37004800000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 WB over Plover River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 29 WB over Plover River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,929 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 29 WB
CrossesPlover River
Location0.05M W JCT Cth Y
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.88196, -89.34645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2023)
Projected traffic6,929 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 29 WB over Plover River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Sth 29 WB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 WB over Plover River carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 WB over Plover River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 WB over Plover River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.