US Bridges

Sth 97 over Baldwin CR

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI S of Taylor CO Lin · Structure no. B37036900000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 97 over Baldwin CR is a concrete slab carrying Sth 97 over Baldwin CR in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSth 97
CrossesBaldwin CR
Location0.2 MI S of Taylor CO Lin
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates45.11554, -90.09956
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 97 over Baldwin CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 97 over Baldwin CR 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 97 over Baldwin CR carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 97 over Baldwin CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 97 over Baldwin CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.