US Bridges

Sth 54-STH 93 over Beaver Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 4.8M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B61004800000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54-STH 93 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54-STH 93 over Beaver Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesSth 54-STH 93
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.8M E JCT Sth 35
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.07674, -91.35877
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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 54-STH 93 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Sth 54-STH 93 over Beaver 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 54-STH 93 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54-STH 93 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54-STH 93 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.