US Bridges

Sth 97 over Baldwin Creek

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 3.5M N JCT Cth F to W · Structure no. B60013800000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 97 over Baldwin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 97 over Baldwin Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,104 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 97
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location3.5M N JCT Cth F to W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.12543, -90.1051
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 97 over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 97 over Baldwin 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 97 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 97 over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 97 over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.