US Bridges

Sth 153 over S Br Embarrass River

Good

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 3.6M E JCT Sth 49 · Structure no. B58010700000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 153 over S Br Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 153 over S Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesSth 153
CrossesS Br Embarrass River
Location3.6M E JCT Sth 49
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates44.78338, -89.17077
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 153 over S Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 153 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 153 over S Br Embarrass River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 153 over S Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 153 over S Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.