US Bridges

Sth 64-BROADWAY Av over Black River

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B60092200000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 64-BROADWAY Av over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 64-BROADWAY Av over Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,358 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 64-BROADWAY Av
CrossesBlack River
Location1.4M E JCT Cth Q
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates45.13825, -90.34772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic12,358 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 64-BROADWAY Av over Black River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Sth 64-BROADWAY Av over Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 64-BROADWAY Av over Black River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 64-BROADWAY Av over Black River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 64-BROADWAY Av over Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.