US Bridges

Sth 124 NB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI N. of Cth J · Structure no. B09014600000000

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,114 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 124 NB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 124 NB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 34 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,650 by 2042. The structure is 1,114 ft (339.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 124 NB
CrossesLrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri
Location0.2 MI N. of Cth J
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates44.92946, -91.38566
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,114 ft (339.5 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2021)
Projected traffic31,650 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 124 NB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sth 124 NB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri 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 124 NB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 124 NB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri?

The structure is 1,114 ft (339.5 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 124 NB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.