US Bridges

Sth 65 over Trimbelle River

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth J to W · Structure no. B47013900000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 65 over Trimbelle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 65 over Trimbelle River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 65
CrossesTrimbelle River
Location1.6M N JCT Cth J to W
RouteState Highway 65
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.78468, -92.53491
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 65 over Trimbelle River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 65 over Trimbelle River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 65 over Trimbelle River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 65 over Trimbelle River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 65 over Trimbelle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.