Sth 54 over Yellow River
FairWood County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth X to S · Structure no. B71002000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 54 over Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54 over Yellow River in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 54 over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Sth 54 over Yellow 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 54 over Yellow River carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sth 54 over Yellow River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 54 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.