Sth 124-JEFFERSON over Duncan Creek
PoorChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 178 · Structure no. B09000100000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,920
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 124-JEFFERSON over Duncan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 124-JEFFERSON over Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,494 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 124-JEFFERSON over Duncan Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Sth 124-JEFFERSON over Duncan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 124-JEFFERSON over Duncan Creek carry?
About 9,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 124-JEFFERSON over Duncan Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 124-JEFFERSON over Duncan Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.