US Bridges

Sth 54 over Cranberry Ditch

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth Gg · Structure no. B71011900000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Cranberry Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 54 over Cranberry Ditch 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 54
CrossesCranberry Ditch
Location0.4M E JCT Cth Gg
RouteState Highway 54
CountyWood County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.34728, -89.95622
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 54 over Cranberry Ditch built?

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

What condition is Sth 54 over Cranberry Ditch 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 54 over Cranberry Ditch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Cranberry Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 54 over Cranberry Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.