US Bridges

Sth 49-HARRISON ST over Waupaca River

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Sth 22 to S · Structure no. B68043300000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 49-HARRISON ST over Waupaca River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 49-HARRISON ST over Waupaca River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 49-HARRISON ST
CrossesWaupaca River
Location1.6M N JCT Sth 22 to S
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.36616, -89.09229
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 49-HARRISON ST over Waupaca River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sth 49-HARRISON ST over Waupaca River 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 49-HARRISON ST over Waupaca River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 49-HARRISON ST over Waupaca River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 49-HARRISON ST over Waupaca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.