US Bridges

Sth 22/54 over Waupaca River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.0 M North of USH10 · Structure no. B68012400000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 22/54 over Waupaca River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 22/54 over Waupaca River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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, projected to reach 6,360 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 22/54
CrossesWaupaca River
Location1.0 M North of USH10
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.34339, -89.03467
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,360 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 22/54 over Waupaca River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 22/54 over Waupaca 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 22/54 over Waupaca River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 22/54 over Waupaca River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 22/54 over Waupaca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.