US Bridges

Sth 29 WB over Porky Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.8M W JCT Cth F · Structure no. B37020100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 WB over Porky Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 29 WB over Porky Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 WB
CrossesPorky Creek
Location2.8M W JCT Cth F
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.94595, -90.27704
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Porky Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 WB over Porky 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 WB over Porky Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 WB over Porky Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 WB over Porky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.