Sth 27 over Paint Creek
GoodChippewa County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Cth X · Structure no. B09002600000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 27 over Paint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 27 over Paint Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 58.4 mi (94 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 27 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 27 over Paint 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 27 over Paint Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 27 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 27 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.