US Bridges

Sth 47 over Br Herman Creek

Good

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Sth 156 to E · Structure no. B58012100000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 47 over Br Herman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 47 over Br Herman Creek in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesSth 47
CrossesBr Herman Creek
Location1.0M S JCT Sth 156 to E
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates44.59838, -88.44695
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,360 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 47 over Br Herman Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 47 over Br Herman 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 47 over Br Herman Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 47 over Br Herman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 47 over Br Herman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.