FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 35-2ND ST

Carrying STH 35-2ND ST over LAKE MALLALIEU

1.9M N JCT IH 94 TO W, St. Croix, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH 35-2ND ST

The STH 35-2ND ST bridge in St. Croix, Wisconsin carries STH 35-2ND ST over LAKE MALLALIEU. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 115.4 meters (379 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.

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

How STH 35-2ND ST compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Wisconsin bridges
308
Bridges in St. Croix · 8 in Poor condition
STH 35-2ND ST 27.5 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−0.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
115.4 m (379 ft)
Deck Width
19.2 m (63 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B55007300000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, 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 35-2ND ST 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 35-2ND ST against other structures in St. Croix 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 35-2ND ST?

STH 35-2ND ST in St. Croix, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 35-2ND ST inspected?

STH 35-2ND ST'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 12,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 35-2ND ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STH 35-2ND ST?

STH 35-2ND ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 35-2ND ST?

STH 35-2ND ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STH 35-2ND ST and does age affect safety?

STH 35-2ND ST was built in 1978, making it 48 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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