Sth 124 over Union Pacific RR
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B09010600000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 124 over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 124 over Union Pacific RR in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 124 over Union Pacific RR built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 124 over Union Pacific RR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 124 over Union Pacific RR carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 124 over Union Pacific RR?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 124 over Union Pacific RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.