Sth 97 over Big Eau Pleine River
GoodMarathon County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Sth 153 · Structure no. B37024800000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 352 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 97 over Big Eau Pleine River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 97 over Big Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,810 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 97 over Big Eau Pleine River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 97 over Big Eau Pleine River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 97 over Big Eau Pleine River carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sth 97 over Big Eau Pleine River?
The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 97 over Big Eau Pleine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.