US Bridges

Sth 52 over Eau Claire River

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth Y to N · Structure no. B37032000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 52 over Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 52 over Eau Claire River 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSth 52
CrossesEau Claire River
Location0.1M E JCT Cth Y to N
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates45.02966, -89.30303
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Eau Claire River built?

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

What condition is Sth 52 over Eau Claire 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 52 over Eau Claire River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 52 over Eau Claire River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 52 over Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.