FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 33

Carrying STH 33 over FOX RIVER

1.9M E JCT STH 22, Columbia, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH 33

The STH 33 bridge in Columbia, Wisconsin carries STH 33 over FOX RIVER. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STH 33 compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Wisconsin bridges
191
Bridges in Columbia · 11 in Poor condition
STH 33 35.6 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
11.5 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B11011000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH 33 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare STH 33 against other structures in Columbia and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STH 33?

STH 33 in Columbia, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 33 inspected?

STH 33's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 33 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STH 33?

STH 33 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 33?

STH 33 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STH 33 and does age affect safety?

STH 33 was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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