US Bridges

Sth 27 over Canadian National RR

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth X · Structure no. B09013000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Canadian National RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27 over Canadian National RR in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,920 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesCanadian National RR
Location0.2M N JCT Cth X
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates44.94811, -91.14642
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic16,920 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 27 over Canadian National RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Canadian National 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 27 over Canadian National RR carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27 over Canadian National RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27 over Canadian National RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.