US Bridges

Sth 33 over Baraboo River

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 58 to S · Structure no. B56008200000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33 over Baraboo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 33 over Baraboo River in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 33
CrossesBaraboo River
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 58 to S
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.57844, -90.11337
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 33 over Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 33 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 33 over Baraboo River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33 over Baraboo River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33 over Baraboo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.