US Bridges

Sth 65 over Cnw RR

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 1.9M N JCT IH 94 to E · Structure no. B55011600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 65 over Cnw RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 65 over Cnw RR in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSth 65
CrossesCnw RR
Location1.9M N JCT IH 94 to E
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates44.98436, -92.55811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 65 over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 65 over Cnw RR 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 Cnw RR carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 65 over Cnw RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 65 over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.