US Bridges

Sth 77 over ST Croix River 09

Fair

Burnett County, Wisconsin · At Minnesota State Line · Structure no. B07000600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 77 over ST Croix River 09 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 77 over ST Croix River 09 in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSth 77
CrossesST Croix River 09
LocationAt Minnesota State Line
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates46.01256, -92.4442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 77 over ST Croix River 09 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 77 over ST Croix River 09 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 77 over ST Croix River 09 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 77 over ST Croix River 09?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 77 over ST Croix River 09?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.