US Bridges

Sth 54-BAKER DR over Fox Valley & Western

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Sth 13 to S · Structure no. B71010300000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54-BAKER DR over Fox Valley & Western is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54-BAKER DR over Fox Valley & Western in Wood 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,680 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesSth 54-BAKER DR
CrossesFox Valley & Western
Location1.9M E JCT Sth 13 to S
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.39983, -89.80111
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2021)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 54-BAKER DR over Fox Valley & Western built?

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

What condition is Sth 54-BAKER DR over Fox Valley & Western 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 54-BAKER DR over Fox Valley & Western carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54-BAKER DR over Fox Valley & Western?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54-BAKER DR over Fox Valley & Western?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.