US Bridges

Sth 22 over Radley Creek

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 4.3M N JCT Cth Aa · Structure no. B68003400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 22 over Radley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 22 over Radley Creek 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 22
CrossesRadley Creek
Location4.3M N JCT Cth Aa
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.27676, -89.18881
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,100 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 Radley Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 22 over Radley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 22 over Radley Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 22 over Radley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 22 over Radley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.