US Bridges

Sth 54 over Grant Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 3.2M E JCT Ush 53 to S · Structure no. B61006700000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Grant Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sth 54 over Grant Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesSth 54
CrossesGrant Creek
Location3.2M E JCT Ush 53 to S
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.08113, -91.24861
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 54 over Grant Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 over Grant 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 over Grant Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Grant Creek?

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

Who owns Sth 54 over Grant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.