Sth 27 over Big Drywood Creek
GoodChippewa County, Wisconsin · 3.4M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B09012700000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 27 over Big Drywood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27 over Big Drywood Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 38 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Big Drywood Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Sth 27 over Big Drywood 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 Big Drywood Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 27 over Big Drywood Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 27 over Big Drywood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.