US Bridges

Sth 54 over Turner Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 4.2M E JCT Cth Z · Structure no. B71013500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Turner Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 54 over Turner Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesSth 54
CrossesTurner Creek
Location4.2M E JCT Cth Z
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.35779, -90.2392
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 above top of footing
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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2022)
Projected traffic984 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 54 over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 over Turner 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 54 over Turner Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Turner Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.