US Bridges

Sth 22 over Wautoma Pond

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Waushara County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 73 · Structure no. B69003700000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 22 over Wautoma Pond is a concrete slab carrying Sth 22 over Wautoma Pond in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 22
CrossesWautoma Pond
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 73
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWaushara County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.07778, -89.29245
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 22 over Wautoma Pond built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 22 over Wautoma Pond 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 22 over Wautoma Pond carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 22 over Wautoma Pond?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 22 over Wautoma Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.