US Bridges

Sth 40 over Becky Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth H to N · Structure no. B54002200000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 40 over Becky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 40 over Becky Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 48 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 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 40
CrossesBecky Creek
Location1.0M N JCT Cth H to N
RouteState Highway 40
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.50146, -91.26408
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2021)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 40 over Becky Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Sth 40 over Becky 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 40 over Becky Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sth 40 over Becky Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 40 over Becky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.