US Bridges

Sth 153 over Freeman Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Cth S · Structure no. B37030800000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 153 over Freeman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 153 over Freeman Creek 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 153
CrossesFreeman Creek
Location1.0M E JCT Cth S
RouteState Highway 153
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.80074, -89.86486
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Freeman Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 153 over Freeman Creek 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 Freeman Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 153 over Freeman Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 153 over Freeman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.