US Bridges

Sth 125 over Soo Line

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Ush 41 to S · Structure no. B44000900000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 125 over Soo Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 125 over Soo Line in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 73 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,400 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 125
CrossesSoo Line
Location1.7M E JCT Ush 41 to S
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates44.26173, -88.43649
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2024)
Projected traffic38,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 125 over Soo Line built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Sth 125 over Soo Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 125 over Soo Line carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 125 over Soo Line?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 125 over Soo Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.