US Bridges

Sth 29 EB over Wisconsin River 28

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Ush 51 to S · Structure no. B37013600000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
795 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 EB over Wisconsin River 28 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 EB over Wisconsin River 28 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,300 by 2043. The structure is 795 ft (242.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 29 EB
CrossesWisconsin River 28
Location1.5M E JCT Ush 51 to S
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.89711, -89.62029
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length795 ft (242.2 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2022)
Projected traffic46,300 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over Wisconsin River 28 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Sth 29 EB over Wisconsin River 28 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 EB over Wisconsin River 28 carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 EB over Wisconsin River 28?

The structure is 795 ft (242.2 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 EB over Wisconsin River 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.