US Bridges

Sth 29 WB over S Br Embarrass River

Good

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 2.2M W JCT Ush 45 to N · Structure no. B58010100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 WB over S Br Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 WB over S Br Embarrass River 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 29 WB
CrossesS Br Embarrass River
Location2.2M W JCT Ush 45 to N
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.82717, -89.22245
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 WB over S Br Embarrass River built?

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

What condition is Sth 29 WB over S 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 2022.

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

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 WB over S Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.