US Bridges

Sth 22-STH 54 over Wcl RR

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Ush 10 to E · Structure no. B68005000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 22-STH 54 over Wcl RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 22-STH 54 over Wcl RR in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 22-STH 54
CrossesWcl RR
Location1.8M N JCT Ush 10 to E
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.35172, -89.02943
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 22-STH 54 over Wcl RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 22-STH 54 over Wcl RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 22-STH 54 over Wcl RR carry?

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

How long is Sth 22-STH 54 over Wcl RR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 22-STH 54 over Wcl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.