US Bridges

Sth 58 over Little Baraboo River

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 3.3M N JCT Cth G to E · Structure no. B56006700000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 58 over Little Baraboo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 58 over Little Baraboo River in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSth 58
CrossesLittle Baraboo River
Location3.3M N JCT Cth G to E
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates43.56932, -90.13274
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 58 over Little Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 58 over Little Baraboo 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 58 over Little Baraboo River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 58 over Little Baraboo River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 58 over Little Baraboo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.