US Bridges

Sth 52 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.1M E JCT Cth J to N · Structure no. B37031900000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 52 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 52 over Big Sandy Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSth 52
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2.1M E JCT Cth J to N
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates45.03169, -89.45012
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 52 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 52 over Big Sandy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 52 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 52 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 52 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.