FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 13/STH 54-DALY

Carrying STH 13/STH 54-DALY over WISCONSIN RIVER 20

1.0M N JCT STH 54 (B), Wood, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH 13/STH 54-DALY

The STH 13/STH 54-DALY bridge in Wood, Wisconsin carries STH 13/STH 54-DALY over WISCONSIN RIVER 20. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 11 sections, stretching 411.8 meters (1351 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,700 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

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

How STH 13/STH 54-DALY compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Wisconsin bridges
242
Bridges in Wood · 14 in Poor condition
STH 13/STH 54-DALY 35.6 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
11
Structure Length
411.8 m (1351 ft)
Deck Width
19.1 m (63 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B71003300000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH 13/STH 54-DALY 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 13/STH 54-DALY against other structures in Wood 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 13/STH 54-DALY?

STH 13/STH 54-DALY in Wood, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 13/STH 54-DALY inspected?

STH 13/STH 54-DALY'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 22,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 13/STH 54-DALY 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 13/STH 54-DALY?

STH 13/STH 54-DALY has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 13/STH 54-DALY?

STH 13/STH 54-DALY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STH 13/STH 54-DALY and does age affect safety?

STH 13/STH 54-DALY was built in 1979, making it 47 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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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