STH 47
Carrying STH 47 over MINK CREEK
2.1M N JCT STH 156, Shawano, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STH 47
The STH 47 bridge in Shawano, Wisconsin carries STH 47 over MINK CREEK. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.2 meters (33 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STH 47 compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2007
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B58012200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 47 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 47 against other structures in Shawano 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 47?
STH 47 in Shawano, 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 47 inspected?
STH 47'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 47 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 47?
STH 47 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STH 47?
STH 47 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STH 47 and does age affect safety?
STH 47 was built in 2007, making it 19 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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