US Bridges

Sth 33 over S Fk Baraboo River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 3.5M E JCT Cth V · Structure no. B62003200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33 over S Fk Baraboo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 33 over S Fk Baraboo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSth 33
CrossesS Fk Baraboo River
Location3.5M E JCT Cth V
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.65658, -90.39408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 33 over S Fk Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 33 over S Fk Baraboo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 33 over S Fk Baraboo River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33 over S Fk Baraboo River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33 over S Fk Baraboo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.