US Bridges

Hoover Road/Countr over Wisconsin Central Ltd. R

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 1 MI SW JCT Sth 66/MAIN S · Structure no. B49018100000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,420
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover Road/Countr over Wisconsin Central Ltd. R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoover Road/Countr over Wisconsin Central Ltd. R in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,280 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHoover Road/Countr
CrossesWisconsin Central Ltd. R
Location1 MI SW JCT Sth 66/MAIN S
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.5125, -89.52889
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,420 (2023)
Projected traffic11,280 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hoover Road/Countr over Wisconsin Central Ltd. R built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover Road/Countr over Wisconsin Central Ltd. R 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hoover Road/Countr over Wisconsin Central Ltd. R carry?

About 9,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hoover Road/Countr over Wisconsin Central Ltd. R?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover Road/Countr over Wisconsin Central Ltd. R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.