FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 35

Carrying STH 35 over COON CREEK

5.2M N JCT STH 56, Vernon, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH 35

The STH 35 bridge in Vernon, Wisconsin carries STH 35 over COON CREEK. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 100.1 meters (328 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,400 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 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

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

How STH 35 compares

▲ 3.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Wisconsin bridges
333
Bridges in Vernon · 25 in Poor condition
STH 35 36.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−0.4

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
100.1 m (328 ft)
Deck Width
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B62012400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 9/9, 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 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 against other structures in Vernon 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?

STH 35 in Vernon, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 35 inspected?

STH 35'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 5,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 35 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 35?

STH 35 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 35?

STH 35 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STH 35 and does age affect safety?

STH 35 was built in 2020, making it 6 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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