US Bridges

Sth 65-KNOWLES Ave over Paper Jack Creek

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. B55020800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 65-KNOWLES Ave over Paper Jack Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 65-KNOWLES Ave over Paper Jack Creek in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,680 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 65-KNOWLES Ave
CrossesPaper Jack Creek
Location2.2M N JCT Cth G
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates45.11151, -92.53732
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2022)
Projected traffic16,680 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 65-KNOWLES Ave over Paper Jack Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 65-KNOWLES Ave over Paper Jack Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 65-KNOWLES Ave over Paper Jack Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 65-KNOWLES Ave over Paper Jack Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 65-KNOWLES Ave over Paper Jack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.