US Bridges

Sth 64-STH 65-KNOW over Willow River

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 65 to S · Structure no. B55009100000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,790
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 64-STH 65-KNOW over Willow River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 64-STH 65-KNOW over Willow River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 101 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 19,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,769 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSth 64-STH 65-KNOW
CrossesWillow River
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 65 to S
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates45.12334, -92.53759
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,790 (2022)
Projected traffic21,769 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$827,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 64-STH 65-KNOW over Willow River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sth 64-STH 65-KNOW over Willow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 64-STH 65-KNOW over Willow River carry?

About 19,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 64-STH 65-KNOW over Willow River?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 64-STH 65-KNOW over Willow River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.