US Bridges

Sth 29 EB over S Br Embarrass River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth Oo · Structure no. B58003900000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 EB over S Br Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 EB over S Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 EB
CrossesS Br Embarrass River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth Oo
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.82681, -89.2224
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 29 EB over S Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 EB over S Br Embarrass 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 EB over S Br Embarrass River carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 EB over S Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 EB over S Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.