US Bridges

Sth 29 over Br Rush River

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Ush 63 to S · Structure no. B47036900000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 over Br Rush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 over Br Rush River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSth 29
CrossesBr Rush River
Location0.7M E JCT Ush 63 to S
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.83239, -92.35986
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
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
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 29 over Br Rush River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Sth 29 over Br Rush 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 29 over Br Rush River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 over Br Rush River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 over Br Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.