US Bridges

Sth 48-STH 87 over Canute Creek

Good

Burnett County, Wisconsin · 3.6M E JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. B07004700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 48-STH 87 over Canute Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 48-STH 87 over Canute Creek in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSth 48-STH 87
CrossesCanute Creek
Location3.6M E JCT Sth 70
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates45.72059, -92.68089
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 48-STH 87 over Canute Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 48-STH 87 over Canute Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 48-STH 87 over Canute Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 48-STH 87 over Canute Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 48-STH 87 over Canute Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.