US Bridges

Sth 29 over Elm Brook

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · Town of Hull · Structure no. B37029400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 over Elm Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 29 over Elm Brook in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,900 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29
CrossesElm Brook
LocationTown of Hull
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.93251, -90.30375
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Elm Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 over Elm Brook 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 over Elm Brook carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 29 over Elm Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Sth 29 over Elm Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.