US Bridges

Sth 21 over Spring Brook

Fair

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 3.0M E JCT Sth 116 to W · Structure no. B70010500000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 21 over Spring Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 21 over Spring Brook in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSth 21
CrossesSpring Brook
Location3.0M E JCT Sth 116 to W
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates44.03374, -88.68759
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2024)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 21 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 21 over Spring Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 21 over Spring Brook carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 21 over Spring Brook?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 21 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.