Sth 40 over Soft Maple Creek
FairRusk County, Wisconsin · 3.1M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B54003000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 40 over Soft Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 40 over Soft Maple Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 40 over Soft Maple Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 40 over Soft Maple 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 40 over Soft Maple Creek carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Sth 40 over Soft Maple Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 40 over Soft Maple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.