US Bridges

Sth 153-MAIN ST over Wisconsin River 25

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B37009600000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 153-MAIN ST over Wisconsin River 25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 153-MAIN ST over Wisconsin River 25 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 153-MAIN ST
CrossesWisconsin River 25
Location0.2M E JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 153
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.79089, -89.70008
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2022)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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-MAIN ST over Wisconsin River 25 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 153-MAIN ST over Wisconsin River 25 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 153-MAIN ST over Wisconsin River 25 carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 153-MAIN ST over Wisconsin River 25?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 153-MAIN ST over Wisconsin River 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.