US Bridges

Sth 153 over Big Eau Pleine River

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. B37030600000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
393 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 153 over Big Eau Pleine River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 153 over Big Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesSth 153
CrossesBig Eau Pleine River
Location0.6M E JCT Cth M
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates44.80071, -90.00077
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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 Big Eau Pleine River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 153 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 153 over Big Eau Pleine River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 153 over Big Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 153 over Big Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.