US Bridges

Sth 48 over Thirty Three Creek

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 3.1M E JCT Cth Ff · Structure no. B57004100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 48 over Thirty Three Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 48 over Thirty Three Creek in Sawyer 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesSth 48
CrossesThirty Three Creek
Location3.1M E JCT Cth Ff
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates45.68061, -91.46258
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2021)
Projected traffic852 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 48 over Thirty Three Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 48 over Thirty Three Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 48 over Thirty Three Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 48 over Thirty Three Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 48 over Thirty Three Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.