US Bridges

Sth 156 over Black Creek

Good

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. B58011800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 156 over Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 156 over Black Creek in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSth 156
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.2M E JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates44.60097, -88.29768
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 156 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 156 over Black Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 156 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 156 over Black Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 156 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.