US Bridges

Sth 29 WB over Big Rib River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Sth 107 · Structure no. B37011500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 WB over Big Rib River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 WB over Big Rib River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8,280 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2043. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 WB
CrossesBig Rib River
Location0.7M W JCT Sth 107
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.94454, -89.85913
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,280 (2022)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Big Rib River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 WB over Big Rib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 WB over Big Rib River carry?

About 8,280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 WB over Big Rib River?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 WB over Big Rib River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.