US Bridges

Sth 49 over Wisc. Central RR

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.9M N JCT Sth 22 to S · Structure no. B68009100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 49 over Wisc. Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 49 over Wisc. Central RR in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,440 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 49
CrossesWisc. Central RR
Location1.9M N JCT Sth 22 to S
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.36939, -89.09196
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 49 over Wisc. Central RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 49 over Wisc. Central 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 49 over Wisc. Central RR carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 49 over Wisc. Central RR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 49 over Wisc. Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.