US Bridges

Sth 13/STH 54-DALY over Wisconsin River 20

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 54 (b) · Structure no. B71003300000000

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,351 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13/STH 54-DALY over Wisconsin River 20 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13/STH 54-DALY over Wisconsin River 20 in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 46 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,240 by 2041. The structure is 1,351 ft (411.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 13/STH 54-DALY
CrossesWisconsin River 20
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 54 (b)
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates44.38228, -89.83325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,351 ft (411.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2021)
Projected traffic27,240 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 13/STH 54-DALY over Wisconsin River 20 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sth 13/STH 54-DALY over Wisconsin River 20 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 13/STH 54-DALY over Wisconsin River 20 carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13/STH 54-DALY over Wisconsin River 20?

The structure is 1,351 ft (411.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13/STH 54-DALY over Wisconsin River 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.