FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 136-PINE ST WB

Carrying STH 136-PINE ST WB over BARABOO RIVER

0.7M W JCT CTH W (B), Sauk, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH 136-PINE ST WB

The STH 136-PINE ST WB bridge in Sauk, Wisconsin carries STH 136-PINE ST WB over BARABOO RIVER. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 187.0 meters (614 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,750 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.1 metric tons.

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

How STH 136-PINE ST WB compares

▲ 21.8
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Wisconsin bridges
277
Bridges in Sauk · 24 in Poor condition
STH 136-PINE ST WB 55.1 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.5
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
55.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
187.0 m (614 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B56015400000000

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH 136-PINE ST WB 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 136-PINE ST WB against other structures in Sauk 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 136-PINE ST WB?

STH 136-PINE ST WB in Sauk, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 136-PINE ST WB inspected?

STH 136-PINE ST WB'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 4,750 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 136-PINE ST WB 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 136-PINE ST WB?

STH 136-PINE ST WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 136-PINE ST WB?

STH 136-PINE ST WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STH 136-PINE ST WB and does age affect safety?

STH 136-PINE ST WB was built in 2001, making it 25 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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