US Bridges

Sth 21 over West Branch White River

Good

Waushara County, Wisconsin · 0.70 MI East of Cth T · Structure no. B69004800000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 21 over West Branch White River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 21 over West Branch White River in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,560 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 21
CrossesWest Branch White River
Location0.70 MI East of Cth T
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates44.0684, -89.3389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$249,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 21 over West Branch White River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 21 over West Branch White 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 21 over West Branch White River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 21 over West Branch White River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 21 over West Branch White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.