US Bridges

Sth 35 over Chippewa River 01

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Sth 25 to N · Structure no. B06009800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,202 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Chippewa River 01 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35 over Chippewa River 01 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2043. The structure is 1,202 ft (366.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesChippewa River 01
Location2.6M N JCT Sth 25 to N
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates44.43636, -92.07274
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,202 ft (366.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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 35 over Chippewa River 01 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Chippewa River 01 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Chippewa River 01 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Chippewa River 01?

The structure is 1,202 ft (366.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Chippewa River 01?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.