US Bridges

Sth 97 over Br Haman Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth P · Structure no. B37011700000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 97 over Br Haman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 97 over Br Haman Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 97
CrossesBr Haman Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Cth P
RouteState Highway 97
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.8787, -90.07889
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 97 over Br Haman Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 97 over Br Haman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 97 over Br Haman Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 97 over Br Haman Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sth 97 over Br Haman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.