US Bridges

Sth 97 over Wild Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth C to E · Structure no. B37022900000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 97 over Wild Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 97 over Wild Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,570 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 97
CrossesWild Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Cth C to E
RouteState Highway 97
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.74941, -90.07931
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2022)
Projected traffic8,570 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Wild Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 97 over Wild 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 Wild Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 97 over Wild Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sth 97 over Wild Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.