US Bridges

Sth 29 WB over Stillson Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 5.6M W JCT Cth Xx · Structure no. B09003100000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 WB over Stillson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 WB over Stillson Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 WB
CrossesStillson Creek
Location5.6M W JCT Cth Xx
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.91188, -91.30774
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 29 WB over Stillson Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Sth 29 WB over Stillson Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 29 WB over Stillson Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 WB over Stillson Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 WB over Stillson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.