US Bridges

Sth 35 - Sth 54 over Tamarack Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth F · Structure no. B61020100000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 - Sth 54 over Tamarack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 35 - Sth 54 over Tamarack Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSth 35 - Sth 54
CrossesTamarack Creek
Location2.0M N JCT Cth F
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates44.07006, -91.50103
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 35 - Sth 54 over Tamarack Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 - Sth 54 over Tamarack Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35 - Sth 54 over Tamarack Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 - Sth 54 over Tamarack Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Sth 35 - Sth 54 over Tamarack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.