US Bridges

Sth 124 SB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N Cth J · Structure no. B09014700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,186 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 124 SB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 124 SB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,239 by 2042. The structure is 1,186 ft (361.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 124 SB
CrossesLrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri
Location0.2M N Cth J
RouteState Highway 124
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.93227, -91.38787
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,186 ft (361.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2021)
Projected traffic20,239 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Lrd Canal St-Chippewa Ri built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,186 ft (361.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.