US Bridges

Sth 29 EB over N Br Embarrass River

Good

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth G to S · Structure no. B58009100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 EB over N Br Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 EB over N Br Embarrass River in Shawano 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 EB
CrossesN Br Embarrass River
Location0.4M E JCT Cth G to S
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.80301, -88.89084
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 N Br Embarrass River built?

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

What condition is Sth 29 EB over N Br Embarrass River 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 N Br Embarrass River carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 EB over N Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.