US Bridges

Sth 27 over Ounce River

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 12.6M N JCT Sth 77 to W · Structure no. B04012500000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Ounce River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27 over Ounce River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesOunce River
Location12.6M N JCT Sth 77 to W
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates46.23473, -91.51074
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 27 over Ounce River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Ounce River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Ounce River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sth 27 over Ounce River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27 over Ounce River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.