US Bridges

Sth 54 over Drainage Way

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.40 Mile East Sth 22/110 · Structure no. B68014000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Drainage Way is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 54 over Drainage Way in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSth 54
CrossesDrainage Way
Location1.40 Mile East Sth 22/110
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.40242, -88.90831
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 54 over Drainage Way built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 over Drainage Way 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 54 over Drainage Way carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 54 over Drainage Way?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 54 over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.