US Bridges

Sth 65 over Stower Seven Lake Trails

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth K · Structure no. B48001000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 65 over Stower Seven Lake Trails is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 65 over Stower Seven Lake Trails in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 65
CrossesStower Seven Lake Trails
Location0.8M N JCT Cth K
RouteState Highway 65
CountyPolk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.30768, -92.50012
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 65 over Stower Seven Lake Trails built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Sth 65 over Stower Seven Lake Trails 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 65 over Stower Seven Lake Trails carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 65 over Stower Seven Lake Trails?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 65 over Stower Seven Lake Trails?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.