US Bridges

Sth 156 over Embarrass River

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Sth 22 · Structure no. B68001100000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 156 over Embarrass River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 156 over Embarrass River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 156
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location2.7M E JCT Sth 22
RouteState Highway 156
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.6342, -88.69697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 156 over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Sth 156 over Embarrass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 156 over Embarrass River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 156 over Embarrass River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 156 over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.