US Bridges

Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 97 · Structure no. B37031700000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 153-FIR ST over Br 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSth 153-FIR ST
CrossesBr Big Eau Pleine River
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 97
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates44.80083, -90.07518
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2042
Trucks6%
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-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River built?

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

What condition is Sth 153-FIR ST over Br 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 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sth 153-FIR ST over Br Big Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.