US Bridges

Sth 153 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. B37030100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 153 over Johnson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 153 over Johnson Creek 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 153
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location2.5M E JCT Cth X
RouteState Highway 153
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.78624, -89.57014
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 153 over Johnson Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 153 over Johnson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 153 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 153 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 153 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.