US Bridges

Sth 22 over Crystal River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 7.3M N JCT Cth Aa · Structure no. B68003200000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 22 over Crystal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 22 over Crystal River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSth 22
CrossesCrystal River
Location7.3M N JCT Cth Aa
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates44.31295, -89.16247
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 22 over Crystal River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 22 over Crystal River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 22 over Crystal River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 22 over Crystal River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 22 over Crystal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.