US Bridges

Sth 54EB over Hemlock Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · Town of Cranmoor · Structure no. B71011700000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54EB over Hemlock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 54EB over Hemlock Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 54EB
CrossesHemlock Creek
LocationTown of Cranmoor
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.36161, -90.07714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic924 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 54EB over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54EB over Hemlock Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 54EB over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54EB over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54EB over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.