US Bridges

Sth 65 over Goose Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth J to E · Structure no. B47014000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 65 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 65 over Goose Creek 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 65
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth J to E
RouteState Highway 65
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.77222, -92.49269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 65 over Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek carry?

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

How long is Sth 65 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 65 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.