US Bridges

Sth 33 over Baraboo River

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. B56011000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
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 1995, so it is 30 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSth 33
CrossesBaraboo River
Location0.1M E JCT Cth U
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.50357, -89.63266
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 33 over Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 33 over Baraboo River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33 over Baraboo River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33 over Baraboo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.