STH 48
Carrying STH 48 over BADGER CREEK
5.0M E JCT CTH C, Sawyer, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STH 48
The STH 48 bridge in Sawyer, Wisconsin carries STH 48 over BADGER CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 660 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STH 48 compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 660 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B57002900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH 48 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 48 against other structures in Sawyer 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 48?
STH 48 in Sawyer, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STH 48 inspected?
STH 48'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 660 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 48 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 48?
STH 48 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STH 48?
STH 48 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STH 48 and does age affect safety?
STH 48 was built in 1970, making it 56 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.
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