US Bridges

Sth 29 EB over Wcl RR

Good

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 2.8M E JCT Sth 22 · Structure no. B58007800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 EB over Wcl RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 EB over Wcl RR in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,820 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 EB
CrossesWcl RR
Location2.8M E JCT Sth 22
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.75994, -88.55541
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2022)
Projected traffic8,820 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 29 EB over Wcl RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 EB over Wcl RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 EB over Wcl RR carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 EB over Wcl RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 EB over Wcl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.