US Bridges

Sth 65 over Apple River

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B48002000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 65 over Apple River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 65 over Apple River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 65
CrossesApple River
Location2.5M N JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 65
CountyPolk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.26954, -92.50159
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 65 over Apple River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 65 over Apple 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 65 over Apple River carry?

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

How long is Sth 65 over Apple River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 65 over Apple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.